Harris
Pronunciation: [ h-EHR-ihs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Harris first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 165 babies have been named Harris in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Harris is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,371 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,371
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Harris
Harris is a girl name .
Is Harris a boy or girl name? Harris is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,371 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,322. Harris is more commonly used as a boy name.
Harris is currently ranked #9,371 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Harris include Har, Harr, Harry, Harrie, Hay, Haie, and Harkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Harris include Harriet . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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