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Harmony

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Pronounced HAR-muh-nee /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/High

Meaning: Harmony; musical and emotional concord; from Greek harmonia (joint, agreement, music)High

In 30 seconds: A beautiful Greek-derived word name meaning 'harmony' — the musical and spiritual balance of elements. An inspirational name evoking peace, music, and unity, steadily popular since the 1990s.
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Origin HighGreek, Latin
MeaningHarmony; musical and emotional concord; from Greek harmonia (joint, agreement, music)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 24,549

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519152017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Harmony derives from the English word harmony, which comes from Latin harmonia and Greek ἁρμονία (harmonia), meaning 'joint, agreement, concord' — specifically the concord of musical tones. In Greek mythology, Harmonia was the goddess of harmony and concord. As a given name, Harmony is a modern American word-name in the inspirational tradition.

Harmony entered the U.S. top 200 girls' names in the 1990s and has been a steady presence since. It fits the category of positive-meaning word names popular for girls, alongside Serenity, Haven, and Faith. Its musical associations give it a creative, artistic quality.

Did you know? In Greek mythology, Harmonia was the goddess of concord and harmony — daughter of Ares (war) and Aphrodite (love), making her literally born of the union of conflict and beauty.

Variations

HarmonieHarmoni

Nicknames

HarmyHarmMoni

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If you like Harmony…

Serenity— positive word name conveying peace, in the same inspirational category
Melody— musical word name with the same creative, harmonious feel
Aria— musical Italian word name equally popular for girls
Haven— word name meaning refuge, same cluster of peaceful word names

Frequently Asked

What does the name Harmony mean?

Harmony means 'harmony' — musical and emotional concord — from Greek harmonia. In mythology, Harmonia was the goddess of concord.

How do you pronounce Harmony?

Harmony is pronounced HAR-muh-nee (/ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/) — three syllables with stress on the first.

Is Harmony a boy or girl name?

Harmony is used almost exclusively as a girl's name.

How popular is Harmony?

Harmony has been a top-200 U.S. girls' name since the 1990s, popular for its musical meaning and positive associations.