Haris
Haris is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Cultivator, plowman, or guardian.
Origin and history
Haris is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'cultivator' or 'guardian', depending on the underlying Arabic root. It is widely used across the Muslim world and is particularly common in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steadily used choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,808 babies in the United States have been named Haris since 1880. It ranks #3012 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1581.
States where it is most popular
- NY (42 %)
- CA (24.1 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
- IL (7.1 %)
- VA (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 68 |
| 1990-2000 | 311 |
| 2000-2010 | 554 |
| 2010-2019 | 529 |
| 2020-2029 | 346 |
Famous people named Haris
- Haris Medunjanin: Professional Footballer
- Haris Džinović: Singer, Composer
Fun facts
- Depending on the Arabic spelling, the name can derive from the root for farming/plowing or from a root meaning guarding/protecting.
- Haris is especially popular in Bosnia and Herzegovina and among the Bosnian diaspora.