UK boy's name
Hartaj
A unisex Punjabi name meaning "crowned with glory" or "crowned with laurels".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hartaj is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hartaj popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2017 to 2023. 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 14 living people in the UK are called Hartaj. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hartaj ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 4 boys were registered as Hartaj.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hartaj as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Hartaj mean?
The name Hartaj originates from the ancient Sanskrit language of India, which dates back to around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "harta" meaning "blessed" or "fortunate" and "aja" meaning "unborn" or "eternal." Thus, the name Hartaj can be interpreted to mean "eternally blessed" or "eternally fortunate."
Hartaj was a popular name among the Hindu and Buddhist communities of ancient India. It is believed to have first appeared in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, where it was often used as a title or epithet for deities and revered figures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hartaj dates back to the 5th century BCE, when it was mentioned in the Buddhist text, the Dhammapada, as the name of a wise and enlightened monk.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hartaj. One of the most famous was Hartaj Singh (1670-1705), a revered Sikh warrior and leader who played a pivotal role in the defense of the Sikh faith during the Mughal Empire's persecution of religious minorities in India.
Another prominent figure was Hartaj Kaur (1912-1988), an Indian freedom fighter and activist who fought against British colonial rule in India. She was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.
In the realm of literature, Hartaj Sahib (1920-1981) was a renowned Punjabi poet and writer, celebrated for his contributions to the Punjabi literary tradition. His works explored themes of spirituality, love, and the human condition.
Hartaj Rai (1880-1954) was an influential Indian economist and statesman who served as the first Indian governor of the Reserve Bank of India from 1935 to 1937.
Lastly, Hartaj Chowdhry (1917-2002) was a prominent Pakistani diplomat and politician who served as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan from 1977 to 1979.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Hartaj throughout history, showcasing its rich cultural and spiritual significance in the Indian subcontinent.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hartaj over time
The chart below shows babies named Hartaj registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hartaj, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hartaj by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hartaj 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 | #4890 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3978 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Hartaj
- 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
Hartaj: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hartaj in the UK right now?
In 2023, Hartaj was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hartaj most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 4 babies registered as Hartaj in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hartaj?
A unisex Punjabi name meaning "crowned with glory" or "crowned with laurels".
How many people are called Hartaj in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Hartaj 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.