Harsh

Q: How popular is the name Harsh?

Harsh is ranked #21846 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ h-AHRSH ]

Boy Name #21,846 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Harsh is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-AHRSH.

Parents who love the name Harsh often also consider India, Wrenn, .

Popularity Over Time

#21,846

Current Rank

Peaked 1997 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #21,846
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Harshiv #4960

Nicknames

Har Hay Harie

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India Boy Greek/Latin Berg Boy Old Norse Wrenn Boy Old English Daiki Boy Japanese Bilaal Boy Rathanak Boy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harsh

Is Harsh a boy or girl name?

Harsh is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Harsh?

Harsh is pronounced h-AHRSH.

How popular is the name Harsh?

Harsh is currently ranked #21846 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Harsh?

Common nicknames for Harsh include Har, Hay, and Harie.

Is Harsh a common or rare name?

Harsh is an uncommon name, ranked #21846 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Harsh

Harsh is a boy name .

Harsh is currently ranked #21,846 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Harsh include Har, Hay, and Harie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Harsh include Harshiv . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.