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UK boy's name

Harim

An Arabic name meaning forbidden, prohibited, or sacred enclosure.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Harim is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Harim popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2017 to 2017. 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.

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

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Harim. 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 2018 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Harim ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2017, when 3 boys were registered as Harim.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Harim as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4812

2017

Births in 2017

3

Latest year

Peak year

2017

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Harim mean?

The name Harim has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating in the Middle East and North Africa. It is derived from the Arabic word "haram," which means "sacred" or "forbidden." The name was likely given to individuals as a reminder of the importance of respecting and upholding sacred values and traditions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Harim can be found in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. It is mentioned in reference to the sacred precinct surrounding the Kaaba in Mecca, which is known as the "Haram al-Sharif" or the "Sacred Sanctuary."

In the 7th century, during the early years of Islam, there was a notable figure named Harim ibn Hayan, who was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and participated in various battles alongside him. He is recognized as one of the earliest individuals to bear this name.

Another significant figure in history with the name Harim was Harim al-Rashid, who lived from 763 to 809 CE. He was the fifth Abbasid Caliph and is remembered for his patronage of the arts, literature, and sciences during his reign. His court in Baghdad was renowned for its cultural and intellectual achievements.

In the 11th century, a scholar and poet named Harim ibn Muhammad al-Razi lived in present-day Iran. He was known for his expertise in various fields, including astronomy, mathematics, and philosophy, and his works were widely studied and influential during his time.

During the Mamluk period in Egypt, which lasted from the 13th to the 16th century, there was a prominent military commander named Harim al-Din al-Zahir Baibars. He rose through the ranks of the Mamluk Sultanate and eventually became the Sultan of Egypt and Syria, ruling from 1260 to 1277 CE.

In more recent history, a notable figure with the name Harim was Harim al-Sadi, an Iraqi poet and writer who lived from 1916 to 1966. He was a leading figure in the Arabic literary renaissance and was known for his innovative style and exploration of modern themes in his poetry.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Harim, highlighting its deep roots in the Arabic language and culture, as well as its association with sacred traditions, scholarship, and artistic expression.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Harim by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Harim 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 #4812 3 1

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FAQ

Harim: questions and answers

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

In 2017, Harim was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Harim most popular?

The peak year on record was 2017, with 3 babies registered as Harim in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Harim?

An Arabic name meaning forbidden, prohibited, or sacred enclosure.

How many people are called Harim in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Harim 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.