UK name, mostly boys
Harmeet
A Hindu masculine name meaning "Lord of the army or great commander".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 35 girls.
Harmeet is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Harmeet popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3822, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 7 births.
This profile covers 59 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 1996 to 2013. 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 58 living people in the UK are called Harmeet. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Harmeet ranked #3822 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 7 boys were registered as Harmeet.
- • Harmeet is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 58 living people in the UK are estimated to have Harmeet as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 62.8% of Harmeet registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3822
2013
Births in 2013
4
Latest year
Peak year
2005
7 births
Estimated living
58
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Harmeet
In England and Wales birth records, Harmeet has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 62.8% of registrations are for boys and 37.2% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Harmeet registered for boys
- Ranked #3,822 in 2013
- 4 boys registered in 2013
- Peak: 2005 (7 births)
Harmeet registered for girls
- Ranked #5,891 in 2024
- 3 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2004 (6 births)
Meaning
What does Harmeet mean?
Harmeet is a name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a combination of two words, "Har" and "Meet," where "Har" means Lord or God, and "Meet" means friend or companion. The name is closely associated with the Hindu religion and its spiritual beliefs.
The earliest recorded use of the name Harmeet can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often used to refer to devotees or followers of Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna. The name gained popularity during the medieval period in India, particularly among the Sikh community, as it symbolized the idea of being a friend or companion of the Divine.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Harmeet was Harmeet Singh Kalka, a prominent Sikh warrior who lived in the 17th century. He played a significant role in defending the Sikh faith against religious persecution during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
Another notable figure was Harmeet Singh Dhuniabamby, an influential Sikh leader and military commander who lived in the late 18th century. He fought against the Afghan invaders and played a crucial role in establishing the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
In the 20th century, Harmeet Singh Kahlon was a renowned Punjabi poet and writer who made significant contributions to the literary landscape of Punjab. He was born in 1925 and is widely recognized for his poetic works that explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
Harmeet Singh Sohal, born in 1965, is a prominent Indian-American entrepreneur and business leader. He co-founded and served as the CEO of WebEx Communications, a company that revolutionized online meetings and web conferencing. His contributions to the technology industry have been widely recognized.
Harmeet Kaur Desai, born in 1971, is an Indian squash player who has represented India at multiple international tournaments. She has won numerous national and international titles and is regarded as one of the most successful squash players in Indian history.
While the name Harmeet is predominantly used by Sikhs and Hindus, it has gained popularity across various cultures and regions, transcending its religious and linguistic boundaries. The name continues to be a significant part of the Indian cultural heritage, symbolizing the notion of being a friend or companion to the Divine.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Harmeet over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Harmeet in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Harmeet, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2013, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Harmeet by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Harmeet 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 | #3891 | 12 | 3 |
| 2000s | #2989 | 31 | 7 |
| 1990s | #1954 | 16 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Harmeet
- 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
Harmeet: questions and answers
How popular is the name Harmeet in the UK right now?
In 2013, Harmeet was ranked #3822 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Harmeet most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 7 babies registered as Harmeet in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Harmeet?
A Hindu masculine name meaning "Lord of the army or great commander".
How many people are called Harmeet in the UK?
A total of 59 babies have been registered as Harmeet across the 13 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.