UK girl's name
Harshita
A name of Sanskrit origin meaning beautiful or charming.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Harshita is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Harshita popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 6 births.
This profile covers 43 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2001 to 2019. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 43 living people in the UK are called Harshita. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Harshita ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 6 girls were registered as Harshita.
- • About 43 living people in the UK are estimated to have Harshita as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
6 births
Estimated living
43
2026
Meaning
What does Harshita mean?
Harshita is a Hindu name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the words "harsh" meaning joy or delight, and "ita" meaning gone or moved. The name is believed to have originated in ancient India, possibly as early as the 5th century BCE, and has been used to refer to a joyful or happy person.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Harshita can be found in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, where it is used as the name of a female character. In the epic, Harshita is described as a beautiful and virtuous woman, known for her kind and compassionate nature.
Throughout history, the name Harshita has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded examples is Harshita Devi, a 9th-century Indian princess and poet who is credited with writing several works of Sanskrit poetry. Her poems often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
Another notable Harshita was Harshita Kaur (1934-2022), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who played a significant role in popularizing and preserving the traditional dance forms of India. She was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 1971 for her contributions to the field of dance.
In the field of science, Harshita Arora (born 1989) is a prominent Indian astrophysicist and cosmologist known for her work on dark matter and dark energy. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her research, including the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology in 2021.
Harshita Dahiya (born 1992) is an Indian professional wrestler who has represented India at multiple international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games. She won a silver medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the women's freestyle 57kg category.
Harshita Gaur (born 1986) is an Indian actress and model who has appeared in various Bollywood films and television shows. She is known for her roles in movies such as Milkha Singh and Phillauri, and has also been a part of several successful web series.
While the name Harshita is predominantly associated with Indian culture and Hinduism, it has gained popularity across various regions and communities worldwide, with people of diverse backgrounds adopting it for its positive connotations and meaning.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Harshita over time
The chart below shows babies named Harshita registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Harshita, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Harshita by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Harshita 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 | #4981 | 19 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4294 | 24 | 6 |
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- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Harshita: questions and answers
How popular is the name Harshita in the UK right now?
In 2019, Harshita was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Harshita most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 6 babies registered as Harshita in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Harshita?
A name of Sanskrit origin meaning beautiful or charming.
How many people are called Harshita in the UK?
A total of 43 babies have been registered as Harshita across the 11 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.