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Harith

Boy name · Arabic

Meaningplowman, cultivator · Arabic

Harith is an Arabic boy name meaning “plowman, cultivator”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Harith has the name Ari hiding inside it.
  • Word funHarith starts and ends with the same letter, H. A neat little bookend.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Harith would score 12 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • GenerationHarith peaked in 2015, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Harith you'd meet today is about 10 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Harith would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 212,766 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryHarith first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
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US births per million boys, 1999–2025

03619992025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Harith

Harith is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “plowman, cultivator”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Harith

What does the name Harith mean?

Harith means “plowman, cultivator” and comes from Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Harith?

Harith is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).

Is Harith a boy or girl name?

Harith is a boy name. In 2025, 8 US boys were named Harith.

How popular is the name Harith?

Harith ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2015, when it reached #7,491.

What should I know before naming my baby Harith?

Harith is an Arabic boy name meaning “plowman, cultivator”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.