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UK boy's name

Hareth

An Arabic masculine name meaning "one who plows" or "farmer".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Hareth is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hareth popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2007 to 2007. 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.

Hareth is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Hareth. 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 2008 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Hareth ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 boys were registered as Hareth.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hareth as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4333

2007

Births in 2007

3

Latest year

Peak year

2007

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Hareth mean?

The given name Hareth is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "harith," which means "plowman" or "farmer." This name has its roots in the ancient Arabic culture and language, dating back to the pre-Islamic era in the Middle Eastern region.

Hareth was a name commonly used among the Arab tribes during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and the early Islamic period. It is believed that the name gained popularity as a testament to the importance of agriculture and the reverence for those who worked the land in the harsh desert environment.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Hareth can be found in ancient Arabic texts and historical records from the 7th century CE. One notable example is Hareth ibn Kildah, a renowned Arabian poet and warrior from the Banu Tamim tribe, who lived during the early Islamic era.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Hareth. One such individual was Hareth al-Muhasibi, a prominent Islamic scholar and mystic who lived from 781 to 857 CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of moral psychology and his emphasis on self-accountability.

Another notable figure was Hareth al-Rashid, a renowned Arabian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century CE. He made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and the study of spherical geometry.

In the 10th century, Hareth ibn Sinnan was a prominent Arab poet and literary figure from Basra, known for his mastery of the Arabic language and his influential works.

During the 12th century, Hareth al-Basri was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Basra, who played a significant role in the development of Islamic jurisprudence and the interpretation of religious texts.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Hareth, each leaving their mark in various fields, including literature, science, religion, and warfare.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Hareth by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hareth 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
2000s #4333 3 1

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FAQ

Hareth: questions and answers

How popular is the name Hareth in the UK right now?

In 2007, Hareth was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Hareth most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Hareth in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Hareth?

An Arabic masculine name meaning "one who plows" or "farmer".

How many people are called Hareth in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Hareth 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.