Harkirat
A name of Indian origin meaning "One who is adept at excellent deeds".
Name Census estimates that about 55 living Americans carry the first name Harkirat. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 67.9% of registrations being male. The average person named Harkirat today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Harkirat births was 2011 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Harkirat. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Harkirat. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
55
~ 1 in 6,231,897 Americans
Peak year
2011
12 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2017 SSA rank
#10,081
Tracked since 1998
Gender
Gender distribution for Harkirat
Harkirat is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 56 total registrations, 38 (67.9%) were male and 18 (32.1%) were female.
Harkirat as a male name
- Ranked #10,081 in 2017
- 7 male births in 2017
- Peak: 1998 (8 births)
Harkirat as a female name
- Ranked #14,420 in 2019
- 6 female births in 2019
- Peak: 2011 (6 births)
Popularity
Harkirat: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Harkirat from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 48 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Harkirat 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 Harkirat during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Harkirats live
Origin
Meaning and history of Harkirat
The name Harkirat has its origins in the Punjabi language, which is spoken primarily in the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent. It is a compound name formed by combining the words "Har", meaning God, and "Kirat", meaning deed or action. Together, the name can be interpreted as "one who performs virtuous deeds for God" or "one whose actions are dedicated to God".
The name Harkirat is closely associated with the Sikh faith, which originated in the Punjab region during the 15th century. It is believed to have been used by Sikhs as a way to express their devotion to God and their commitment to living a righteous life.
While the exact origins of the name Harkirat are difficult to pinpoint, it can be traced back to the earliest Sikh scriptures, such as the Guru Granth Sahib, which was compiled in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The name is mentioned in various verses and hymns, often in reference to the concept of selfless service and spiritual enlightenment.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Harkirat was Bhai Harkirat Singh (1654-1704), a devout Sikh who lived during the time of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and final human guru of the Sikh faith. Bhai Harkirat Singh is remembered for his unwavering commitment to the Sikh teachings and his role in preserving the sacred writings of the Gurus.
Another notable figure in Sikh history was Harkirat Singh Musafir (1841-1933), a prolific poet and writer who contributed significantly to the literary and cultural heritage of the Sikh community. His works, which often explored themes of spirituality and social reform, have been widely acclaimed and continue to be studied and appreciated.
In more recent times, Harkirat Singh Anand (1925-2003) was a prominent Sikh activist and leader who played a pivotal role in the fight for the rights and recognition of the Sikh community in India. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, in recognition of his contributions to society.
Harkirat Kaur (born 1973) is a contemporary figure, an accomplished athlete who has represented India in several international field hockey tournaments. She was a member of the Indian women's hockey team that won the gold medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, England.
Harkirat Singh Sidhu (born 1987) is a Canadian-born actor and model of Punjabi descent who has appeared in various Bollywood films and television shows. His name, Harkirat, reflects his Sikh heritage and the cultural significance of the name within the Punjabi community.
People
Harkirat + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Harkirat 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
Harkirat: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Harkirat?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 55 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Harkirat 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 6,231,897 US residents.
Is Harkirat a common name?
We classify Harkirat as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 56 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Harkirat most popular?
The single biggest year for Harkirat was 2011, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Harkirat is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Harkirat a male name?
Yes, 67.9% of people registered as Harkirat in the SSA data are male. 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.