UK boy's name
Harshith
Lord Shiva, one whose name brings happiness and prosperity.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Harshith is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Harshith popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2008 to 2022. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Harshith. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Harshith ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 4 boys were registered as Harshith.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Harshith as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Harshith mean?
The name Harshith has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that emerged in the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Harshita," which means "blissful" or "delighted." The name is closely associated with the Hindu religious and cultural traditions that flourished in the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Harshith can be traced back to the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In this epic, the name is mentioned as belonging to a character who symbolized joy and happiness.
During the medieval period, the name gained popularity among the ruling dynasties and noble families of the Indian subcontinent. One notable figure was Harshith Varma, a renowned king of the Pallava dynasty who ruled parts of present-day Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in the 7th century CE. He was known for his patronage of arts, architecture, and literature.
In more recent history, the name Harshith has been borne by several prominent individuals. Harshith Srinivas (1910-1999) was an acclaimed Indian classical dancer and choreographer who played a crucial role in reviving and promoting the traditional dance forms of Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi.
Another notable figure was Harshith Goenka (1932-2007), an Indian industrialist and business tycoon who founded the multinational conglomerate RPG Group. He was widely recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit and contribution to the Indian economy.
Harshith Malik (born 1989) is a contemporary Indian cricketer who has represented the national team in various formats. He is known for his all-round skills and has won several accolades for his performances on the field.
Harshith Reddy (born 1995) is an Indian entrepreneur and the co-founder of the successful start-up company, Dunzo, which provides delivery services across major cities in India. He has been recognized for his innovative approach and business acumen.
Throughout its history, the name Harshith has been associated with joy, happiness, and prosperity, reflecting its Sanskrit roots and the cultural traditions of the Indian subcontinent.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Harshith over time
The chart below shows babies named Harshith registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Harshith, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Harshith by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Harshith 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 | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4262 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Harshith
- 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
Harshith: questions and answers
How popular is the name Harshith in the UK right now?
In 2022, Harshith was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Harshith most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 4 babies registered as Harshith in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Harshith?
Lord Shiva, one whose name brings happiness and prosperity.
How many people are called Harshith in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Harshith across the 4 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.