Will my child share the name Himmat with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 55 UK babies named Himmat per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Himmat in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Himmat becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Himmat is at its highest recorded position — #658 in 2025, with 55 births. In 2020 it ranked #1,314.

Is Himmat a good choice for a distinctive name?

Himmat 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.

Who are some famous people named Himmat?

Notable people named Himmat include: Himmat Singh (cricketer), Ali Ghaleb Himmat and Himmat Singh Shergill.

Is Himmat a popular baby name in the United States?

Himmat does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Himmat is a distinctive choice, ranked #658 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Himmat in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Himmat

Himmat is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 206 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #890 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1999.

Himmat is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Himmat in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Himmat

Himmat Singh (cricketer) — Himmat Singh is an Indian cricketer who plays for Delhi in domestic cricket.
Ali Ghaleb Himmat — Ali Ghaleb Himmat is an Italian businessman who lives in Campione d'Italia, Italy, near Youssef Nada.
Himmat Singh (Sikhism) — Bhai Himmat Singh, born as Himmat Rai, was one of the inaugural group of Panj Pyare, or the first group of the Five Beloved in Sikhism.

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