Haris is a distinctive choice, ranked #333 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Haris in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#333
About the Name Haris
Haris is holding steady in the rankings at #333. It reached its peak of #261 in 2007 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Haris is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Haris
Unlikely. With around 132 UK babies named Haris per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Haris in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Haris has held a stable position around #333 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #261 in 2007 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Haris is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Haris include: Haris Tarin — Haris Tarin is an Afghan-American Muslim leader.; Haris Ali — Haris Ali is a Pakistani first-class cricketer who plays for Karachi.; Haris Nazar — Haris Nazar is a Pakistani cricketer who plays for Lahore..
Haris does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Hariss in the wild.
132
UK babies named Haris (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Haris
Likely around 1 other Haris in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Haris
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Haris Tarin is an Afghan-American Muslim leader. Tarin is the son of a former diplomat who fled war-torn Afghanistan with his family when Tarin was four years old.
Haris Silajdžić is a Bosnian politician and academic who served as the 5th Bosniak member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2006 to 2010. He was the Prime Minister of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1993 to 1996, and previously served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1990 to 1993.
Niki Haris is an American singer and dancer of pop, R&B, jazz and dance music. She was one of Madonna's backing vocalists from 1987 to 2001, and the guest lead vocalist on various Snap!
Haris Tabaković is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach, on loan from TSG Hoffenheim. Born in Switzerland, he plays for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
Haris Hajradinović is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Süper Lig club Kasımpaşa. Born in the Republic of Macedonia, he plays for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.