UK girl's name
Hara
A name of Hebrew origin meaning "mountain or hill".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hara is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Hara popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3518, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 6 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2018 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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.
Hara is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Hara. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hara ranked #3518 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 6 girls were registered as Hara.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hara as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3518
2018
Births in 2018
6
Latest year
Peak year
2018
6 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Hara mean?
The name Hara is believed to have its origins in ancient Sanskrit, one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "hara," meaning "he who takes away" or "the remover." The name is thought to have emerged around the 2nd century BCE in the Indian subcontinent.
In Hinduism, the name Hara is one of the many names for the deity Shiva, who is known as the destroyer or transformer in the Hindu trinity. The name is mentioned in various ancient Hindu scriptures, including the Vedas and the Puranas, where Shiva is referred to as "Hara" or "Hara-Hara."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Hara can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem composed around the 8th century BCE. In the text, Hara is mentioned as one of the names of Shiva, who plays a significant role in the epic.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hara. One of the most famous was Hara Shigenobu (1542-1614), a Japanese samurai and military commander who served under Tokugawa Ieyasu during the Sengoku period in Japan.
Another notable figure was Hara Kei (1856-1923), a Japanese politician and the 14th Prime Minister of Japan from 1918 to 1921. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the Universal Manhood Suffrage Act in Japan.
In ancient Greece, the name Hara was also used, though with a slightly different spelling. Hara of Samos (6th century BCE) was a Greek mathematician and philosopher, known for his contributions to the field of geometry.
In the realm of literature, Hara Shiro (1905-1968) was a renowned Japanese novelist and poet, known for his works exploring existential themes and the human condition.
Lastly, Hara Hiroshi (1936-2018) was a Japanese film director and screenwriter, best known for his critically acclaimed films such as "The Funeral" and "Grave of the Fireflies."
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Hara throughout history, showcasing its widespread use and significance across various cultures and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Hara by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3518 | 6 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Hara
- Hannah 67,635
- Holly 52,307
- Harriet 24,781
- Hollie 17,902
- Harper 15,784
- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Hara: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hara in the UK right now?
In 2018, Hara was ranked #3518 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Hara most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 6 babies registered as Hara in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hara?
A name of Hebrew origin meaning "mountain or hill".
How many people are called Hara in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Hara across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.