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UK girl's name

Hasrat

An Urdu name meaning desire, longing, or wish.

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.

Hasrat is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Hasrat popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3015, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 8 births.

This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2022 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.

Hasrat is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Hasrat. 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

  • Hasrat ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 8 girls were registered as Hasrat.
  • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hasrat as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3015

2024

Births in 2024

8

Latest year

Peak year

2024

8 births

Estimated living

11

2026

Meaning

What does Hasrat mean?

The name Hasrat is of Persian origin, derived from the Arabic word "hawas," which means "desire" or "longing." It is a name that has been in use for centuries, with its earliest known references dating back to the 6th century CE.

In the Islamic tradition, Hasrat is considered a name with a spiritual connotation, signifying a deep yearning for divine knowledge and a desire to draw closer to God. It is believed that the name was first used by Sufi mystics and scholars who sought to express their devotion and longing for spiritual enlightenment.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Hasrat can be found in the works of the renowned Persian poet and philosopher, Rumi (1207-1273 CE). In his spiritual poetry, Rumi often used the concept of "hasrat" to describe the burning desire of the soul to unite with the divine.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hasrat. One of the most prominent was Hasrat Mohani (1875-1951), an Indian independence activist and a prominent figure in the Indian National Congress. He played a significant role in the country's struggle for freedom from British rule.

Another notable bearer of the name was Hasrat Jaipuri (1920-1999), an Indian poet and lyricist who contributed to the Hindi film industry. His works were known for their depth and emotional resonance, reflecting the longing and yearning that the name Hasrat embodies.

In the realm of Persian literature, Hasrat Amuli (1598-1678) was a renowned poet and mystic who authored several works on Sufism and spirituality. His poetry often explored the themes of divine love and the human soul's quest for union with the divine.

Another historical figure with the name Hasrat was Hasrat Mohani (1841-1915), a Persian scholar and poet who lived during the Qajar dynasty in Iran. He was known for his mastery of the Persian language and his contributions to the literary tradition of his time.

Lastly, Hasrat Jaipuri (1920-1999), an Indian poet and lyricist, was renowned for his contributions to the Hindi film industry. His works were known for their depth and emotional resonance, reflecting the longing and yearning that the name Hasrat embodies.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Hasrat over time

The chart below shows babies named Hasrat registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2022 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 Hasrat, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Hasrat
02468202220232024

Decades

Hasrat by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hasrat 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 #4342 11 2

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FAQ

Hasrat: questions and answers

How popular is the name Hasrat in the UK right now?

In 2024, Hasrat was ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.

When was Hasrat most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 8 babies registered as Hasrat in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Hasrat?

An Urdu name meaning desire, longing, or wish.

How many people are called Hasrat in the UK?

A total of 11 babies have been registered as Hasrat across the 2 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.