UK girl's name
Hatti
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "life" or "alive".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hatti is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Hatti popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4736, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 2015. 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 100% 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 Hatti. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hatti ranked #4736 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 4 girls were registered as Hatti.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hatti as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4736
2015
Births in 2015
4
Latest year
Peak year
2004
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Hatti mean?
The name Hatti has its origins in the ancient Hittite civilization, which flourished in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) between the 18th and 12th centuries BCE. It is derived from the Hittite language, which was an Indo-European tongue spoken by the Hittites and their subjects.
Hatti was the name the Hittites used to refer to their own land or kingdom, which was centered around the capital city of Hattusa (modern-day Boğazkale). The name is thought to have come from the Hittite word "hant," meaning "fore" or "front," suggesting that Hatti was the "land in front" or "the foremost land" from the perspective of the Hittites.
The name Hatti appears frequently in Hittite cuneiform texts, which were written on clay tablets and have survived to this day. These texts include historical records, religious texts, and legal documents, providing invaluable insights into the Hittite civilization and its language.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Hatti is found in the Anitta Text, an inscribed stone monument dating back to around 1650 BCE. This text tells the story of King Anitta, who conquered the land of Hatti and established the Old Hittite Kingdom.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hatti. One of the most famous was Hattushili III (ca. 1267–1237 BCE), a powerful Hittite king who ruled during the empire's heyday and expanded its territories through military campaigns.
Another prominent figure named Hatti was Hattushili I (ca. 1650–1620 BCE), one of the earliest known Hittite kings, who is credited with founding the Old Hittite Kingdom and establishing the city of Hattusa as its capital.
In Egyptian records, there is mention of a Hittite king named Hattushili (ca. 1330–1290 BCE), who fought against the Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II in the famous Battle of Kadesh, which ended in a stalemate.
The name Hatti also appears in the Bible, where it is used to refer to the land of the Hittites. In the Book of Genesis, it is mentioned that Abraham's nephew Lot married a woman named Hatti (Genesis 19:31).
Another historical figure named Hatti was Hattushili II (ca. 1450–1420 BCE), a Hittite king who is known for expanding the empire's territories and establishing diplomatic relations with neighboring kingdoms through a series of treaties.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hatti over time
The chart below shows babies named Hatti registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hatti, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2015, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hatti by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hatti 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 | #5306 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3725 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Hatti
- Hannah 67,635
- Holly 52,307
- Harriet 24,781
- Hollie 17,902
- Harper 15,784
- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Hatti: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hatti in the UK right now?
In 2015, Hatti was ranked #4736 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Hatti most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 4 babies registered as Hatti in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hatti?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "life" or "alive".
How many people are called Hatti in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Hatti 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.