UK girl's name
Harkiran
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "lion-like radiance".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Harkiran is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Harkiran popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 11 births.
This profile covers 110 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1996 to 2016. 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 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 109 living people in the UK are called Harkiran. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Harkiran ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 11 girls were registered as Harkiran.
- • About 109 living people in the UK are estimated to have Harkiran as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
11 births
Estimated living
109
2026
Meaning
What does Harkiran mean?
The name Harkiran is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a compound name formed by combining two words: "Har" meaning "Lord" or "God," and "Kiran" meaning "ray" or "beam." Together, the name can be interpreted as "ray of the Lord" or "beam of God."
The earliest records of the name Harkiran can be traced back to the ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used as a name for deities or divine beings. In the Puranas, which are ancient Hindu mythological texts, there are references to the name Harkiran being associated with various gods and goddesses.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Harkiran was a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the 12th century in the region of present-day Punjab, India. He is known for his contributions to the Sikh religious literature and his works that explored the themes of spirituality and devotion.
In the 16th century, there was a Sikh warrior named Harkiran Singh, who fought alongside Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. He was revered for his bravery and unwavering loyalty to the Sikh faith and played a significant role in the battles against the Mughal Empire.
Another notable figure with the name Harkiran was a prominent Hindu philosopher and spiritual leader who lived in the 18th century in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. He was known for his teachings on the concept of Advaita Vedanta, which emphasizes the unity of the individual soul with the ultimate reality.
In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the name Harkiran was Harkiran Kaur Sohal, an Indian weightlifter who represented India in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. She won a gold medal in the women's 58kg category and brought immense pride to her nation.
Over the centuries, the name Harkiran has been used by individuals from various religious and cultural backgrounds in India, reflecting the rich diversity and spiritual traditions of the region.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Harkiran over time
The chart below shows babies named Harkiran registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Harkiran, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Harkiran by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Harkiran 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 | #4325 | 23 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3244 | 54 | 9 |
| 1990s | #1970 | 33 | 4 |
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- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Harkiran: questions and answers
How popular is the name Harkiran in the UK right now?
In 2016, Harkiran was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Harkiran most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 11 babies registered as Harkiran in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Harkiran?
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "lion-like radiance".
How many people are called Harkiran in the UK?
A total of 110 babies have been registered as Harkiran across the 17 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.