UK girl's name
Harseerat
A feminine Indian given name derived from Sanskrit meaning "one with glowing rays".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Harseerat is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Harseerat popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2574, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 10 births.
This profile covers 59 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2011 to 2024. 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.
Harseerat is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 59 living people in the UK are called Harseerat. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Harseerat ranked #2574 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 10 girls were registered as Harseerat.
- • About 59 living people in the UK are estimated to have Harseerat as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2574
2024
Births in 2024
10
Latest year
Peak year
2024
10 births
Estimated living
59
2026
Meaning
What does Harseerat mean?
The given name Harseerat has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged around the 5th century BCE during the Vedic period of Indian history. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "har" meaning "to take away" and "seer" meaning "head", combined to form the meaning "one who takes away headaches or troubles".
Harseerat is first mentioned in the Atharvaveda, one of the four ancient Vedic texts that form the foundation of Hindu philosophy and spirituality. The name appears in a hymn praising the healing powers of certain herbs and mantras, suggesting it may have been a name given to revered healers or herbalists of the time.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Harseerat was a renowned Ayurvedic physician who lived in the 3rd century BCE during the Maurya Empire. His treatise on the use of medicinal plants and natural remedies is considered a seminal work in the field of Ayurveda.
In the 7th century CE, a Sanskrit scholar named Harseerat was known for his commentaries on ancient Indian texts. His work helped preserve and propagate the study of Sanskrit literature during the reign of the Gupta Empire.
During the Mughal period in the 16th century, a Rajput warrior named Harseerat fought bravely against the invading armies of Babur. His valor and sacrifice in the Battle of Khanwa in 1527 are celebrated in local folklore and legends.
In the 18th century, Harseerat was the name of a renowned painter from the court of the Maratha Empire. His intricate miniature paintings depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and epics are preserved in various museums and galleries across India.
Another notable figure was Harseerat, a spiritual leader and social reformer from the state of Punjab in the early 20th century. He campaigned for the upliftment of marginalized communities and played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement through his writings and activism.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Harseerat over time
The chart below shows babies named Harseerat registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 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 Harseerat, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Harseerat by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Harseerat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3182 | 37 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4553 | 22 | 5 |
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- Hayley 5,968
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FAQ
Harseerat: questions and answers
How popular is the name Harseerat in the UK right now?
In 2024, Harseerat was ranked #2574 for girls in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.
When was Harseerat most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 10 babies registered as Harseerat in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Harseerat?
A feminine Indian given name derived from Sanskrit meaning "one with glowing rays".
How many people are called Harseerat in the UK?
A total of 59 babies have been registered as Harseerat across the 10 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.