Harsh
Harsh is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Joy, delight, or happiness.
Origin and history
Harsh is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning joy or happiness. In India, it is a very common given name, whereas in the United States, it remains relatively rare with a steady presence among Indian-American communities. Parents are sometimes cautious about its English homograph 'harsh', though its traditional meaning is entirely positive.
Popularity in the United States
665 babies in the United States have been named Harsh since 1880. It ranks #4011 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1900.
States where it is most popular
- NJ (73.1 %)
- IL (10.8 %)
- NY (9.6 %)
- CA (6.6 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 222 |
| 2000-2010 | 279 |
| 2010-2019 | 130 |
| 2020-2029 | 27 |
Famous people named Harsh
- Harsh Rajput: Actor
- Harsh Chhaya: Actor
Fun facts
- Despite its English vocabulary homograph, the Sanskrit root 'Harsha' means intense joy or excitement.
- Harsha (also known as Harshavardhana) was a famous 7th-century Indian emperor who ruled Northern India.