UK boy's name
Haresh
A Hindu masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "green" or "prosperous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Haresh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Haresh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 5 births.
This profile covers 38 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2000 to 2015. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 38 living people in the UK are called Haresh. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Haresh ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 5 boys were registered as Haresh.
- • About 38 living people in the UK are estimated to have Haresh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
5 births
Estimated living
38
2026
Meaning
What does Haresh mean?
The name Haresh has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language of South Asia. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Harish," which means "lord" or "master." This name has been in use in the Indian subcontinent for centuries.
The name Haresh can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and Puranas. It is believed that some of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in these sacred texts, where it was used as a name for various deities and mythological figures.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Haresh was a Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known as Haresh Chandra and was renowned for his contributions to the field of logic and epistemology.
Another notable figure with this name was Haresh Narayana, a 16th-century poet and playwright from the Vijayanagar Empire in South India. He is credited with writing several plays and poems that are still studied and performed today.
In the 19th century, Haresh Chandra Dutt was a prominent Bengali writer and social reformer. He is best known for his novel "Shair" (The Captive), which is considered one of the earliest works of Bengali prose fiction.
In the 20th century, Haresh Chandra Mukherjee was an Indian freedom fighter and politician who played a significant role in the struggle for India's independence from British rule. He served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1967 to 1969.
Another famous bearer of the name was Haresh Bhatt, an Indian film director and screenwriter who worked in the Hindi film industry, also known as Bollywood. Some of his notable works include the films "Arth" (1982) and "Saaransh" (1984), which explored complex themes and social issues.
While the name Haresh has its roots in Sanskrit and Hindu culture, it has also been adopted by people of other faiths and backgrounds, particularly in the Indian subcontinent. The name continues to be popular in modern times, although its usage may vary across different regions and communities.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Haresh over time
The chart below shows babies named Haresh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Haresh, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haresh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Haresh 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 | #4708 | 12 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3519 | 26 | 7 |
Related
Names similar to Haresh
- 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
Haresh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Haresh in the UK right now?
In 2015, Haresh was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Haresh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 5 babies registered as Haresh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Haresh?
A Hindu masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "green" or "prosperous".
How many people are called Haresh in the UK?
A total of 38 babies have been registered as Haresh across the 11 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.