Harish
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Harish first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 368 babies have been named Harish in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Harish is past its peak , currently ranked #27,847 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,847
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Arabic Ali origin
"exalted, sublime"
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Irish/Celtic origin
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Latin terra origin
"earthly"
#27,923 in US
Hebrew Sharon origin
"a plain, a flat fertile area"
#27,932 in US
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About the Name Harish
Harish is a boy name .
Harish is currently ranked #27,847 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Harish include Har, Hari, Hariy, Hariie, Hay, Haie, and Harkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Harish include Haris, Hari . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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