UK boy's name
Haaris
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "keeper, guardian, protector".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Haaris is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Haaris popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1758, with 14 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 70 births.
This profile covers 1,083 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 20% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,107 living people in the UK are called Haaris. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Haaris ranked #1758 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 14 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 70 boys were registered as Haaris.
- • Haaris ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #711 in 2020.
- • About 1,107 living people in the UK are estimated to have Haaris as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1758
2024
Births in 2024
14
Latest year
Peak year
2004
70 births
Estimated living
1,107
2026
Meaning
What does Haaris mean?
The name Haaris has its origins in Arabic, stemming from the Arabic word 'haris' which means 'guardian' or 'protector'. It is believed to have been in use since the early days of Islam, around the 7th century AD.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haaris can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. In the Quran, the word 'haris' is used to refer to those who guard or protect something precious or sacred.
Throughout Islamic history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Haaris. One of the most prominent was Haaris bin Sirin, a renowned scholar and interpreter of dreams who lived in the 7th century AD. He was highly respected for his knowledge and wisdom, and his teachings were widely studied and celebrated.
Another notable figure was Haaris al-Muhasibi, a renowned Islamic scholar and mystic who lived in the 9th century AD. He was known for his profound spiritual insights and his contributions to the field of Islamic ethics and self-purification.
In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook the celebrated Arab poet Haaris ibn Khaldah, who lived in the 8th century AD. His poems were widely admired for their depth, eloquence, and mastery of the Arabic language.
Moving forward in time, the name Haaris gained prominence in other cultures as well. In the 12th century, there was Haaris the Fearless, a renowned warrior and military strategist from the Persian Empire. He was renowned for his bravery and tactical prowess in battle.
More recently, the name Haaris has been carried by notable figures such as Haaris Rauf, a Pakistani cricketer who made his international debut in 2020. He is renowned for his exceptional fast bowling skills and has already made a significant impact in his young career.
These are just a few examples of the illustrious individuals who have borne the name Haaris throughout history. The name has endured for centuries, carrying with it the connotations of protection, guardianship, and strength – a fitting legacy for those who bear this ancient and revered name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Haaris over time
The chart below shows babies named Haaris registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Haaris, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 14 births in 2024, compared with 70 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haaris by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Haaris was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1277 | 114 | 5 |
| 2010s | #830 | 378 | 10 |
| 2000s | #560 | 475 | 10 |
| 1990s | #628 | 116 | 4 |
Geography
Where Haaris is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Haaris. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Haaris ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #711 in 2020.
Across the UK
Haaris in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#711 in 2020
10 years of NRS records, 33 total registered
Related
Names similar to Haaris
- Harry 141,693
- Henry 65,177
- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Haaris: questions and answers
How popular is the name Haaris in the UK right now?
In 2024, Haaris was ranked #1758 for boys in England and Wales, with 14 births registered.
When was Haaris most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 70 babies registered as Haaris in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Haaris?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "keeper, guardian, protector".
How many people are called Haaris in the UK?
A total of 1,083 babies have been registered as Haaris across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 33 more in Scotland.
Where is Haaris most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Haaris ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #711 in 2020. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.