UK girl's name
Hareer
A feminine name meaning "silk" in Arabic.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hareer is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Hareer popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 7 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2011 to 2023. 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.
The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Hareer. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hareer ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 7 girls were registered as Hareer.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hareer as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2021
7 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Hareer mean?
The given name Hareer is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "hareer," which translates to "silk" or "silky smooth." This name likely emerged during the early Islamic era, when the silk trade flourished in the Middle East and surrounding regions.
In its earliest recorded usage, the name Hareer appeared in various Arabic texts and historical accounts, often referring to individuals associated with the silk industry or those who possessed a refined and elegant demeanor. The name's connection to silk signified luxury, beauty, and sophistication, reflecting the cultural and economic importance of this valuable commodity in the region during that time period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Hareer was Hareer ibn Qays al-Ghassani, a prominent Arab poet who lived in the 6th century CE. His poetic works, which celebrated the virtues of chivalry and valor, have been preserved and studied by scholars of Arabic literature throughout the centuries.
Another notable figure with the name Hareer was Hareer al-Basri, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 8th century CE. He was recognized for his contributions to the development of Islamic jurisprudence and his teachings on various aspects of Sharia law.
In the 10th century CE, Hareer ibn Abi al-Hasan al-Kindi was a prominent mathematician and philosopher from the Abbasid era. His works on geometry, optics, and metaphysics significantly influenced the intellectual landscape of the time and were widely studied by scholars across the Islamic world.
During the 12th century CE, Hareer al-Saqali was a celebrated Andalusian poet and writer who hailed from the city of Seville. His poetry, which often explored themes of love, beauty, and the natural world, was highly regarded and has been preserved in various anthologies and literary collections.
In the 14th century CE, Hareer al-Dimashqi was a renowned historian and scholar from Damascus. His comprehensive historical works, which documented the events and personalities of the Islamic world during his lifetime, are considered invaluable sources for understanding the cultural and political dynamics of that era.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who bore the name Hareer, each leaving their mark in various fields, including literature, scholarship, and the arts. The name's enduring legacy reflects its rich cultural significance and association with elegance, refinement, and the timeless allure of silk.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hareer over time
The chart below shows babies named Hareer registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hareer, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hareer by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hareer 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 | #4440 | 10 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5419 | 10 | 3 |
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Names similar to Hareer
- 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
Hareer: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hareer in the UK right now?
In 2023, Hareer was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hareer most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 7 babies registered as Hareer in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hareer?
A feminine name meaning "silk" in Arabic.
How many people are called Hareer in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Hareer across the 5 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.