Harini
A feminine Hindu name meaning "green, verdant" or "flourishing, thriving".
Name Census estimates that about 598 living Americans carry the first name Harini. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Harini today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Harini births was 2007 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Harini. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
598
~ 1 in 573,168 Americans
Peak year
2007
39 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,107
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Harini: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Harini from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 279 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Harini by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Harini during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Harinis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, New Jersey, Illinois recorded the most babies named Harini, while Texas, Illinois, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 31 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Harini
The name Harini has its origins rooted in the ancient Sanskrit language, dating back to the Vedic period in India. Derived from the Sanskrit word "hari," meaning "lord" or "the supreme soul," the name Harini is often associated with the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of beauty, grace, and prosperity.
In Hindu mythology, Harini is sometimes referred to as an epithet for the goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing her radiant and alluring nature. The name itself carries a sense of divinity and is believed to bestow blessings upon those who bear it.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Harini can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Upanishads, where it is mentioned in various devotional hymns and prayers.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Harini. One of the most prominent is Harini Srinivasan (1940-2021), an accomplished Indian classical dancer and choreographer who dedicated her life to preserving and promoting the art of Bharatanatyam.
Another notable Harini was Harini Sivakumar (born 1985), an Indian cricketer who played for the Indian national women's cricket team and was a part of their World Cup campaign in 2009.
In the realm of literature, Harini Srivatsa (born 1972) is a renowned Indian author and poet, known for her thought-provoking works that explore themes of identity, culture, and the human experience.
The name Harini also graced the stage with Harini Harikrishnan (born 1987), a talented Indian classical dancer and actress who has performed in various productions, showcasing her exceptional talent and grace.
Lastly, Harini Jayaram (born 1975) is a prominent Indian entrepreneur and businesswoman who co-founded the successful online marketplace Shiksha.com, dedicated to providing educational resources and guidance to students across India.
These are just a few examples of the many remarkable individuals who have carried the name Harini throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor.
People
Harini + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Harini as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Harini: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Harini?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 598 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Harini going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 573,168 US residents.
Is Harini a common name?
We classify Harini as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 605 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Harini most popular?
The single biggest year for Harini was 2007, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Harini is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Harini a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Harini in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.