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Hareem

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Pronounced hah-REEM /hɑˈrim/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic, 'a sanctuary; a sacred, protected and inviolable place' (linked to haram, 'sacred; forbidden to violate')Low

In 30 seconds: A sanctuary; a sacred, protected place: Hareem is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'hah-REEM').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic, 'a sanctuary; a sacred, protected and inviolable place' (linked to haram, 'sacred; forbidden to violate')
U.S. rank (2025)#13813 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 426

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219952025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hareem comes from the Arabic, 'a sanctuary; a sacred, protected and inviolable place' (linked to haram, 'sacred; forbidden to violate'). A lyrical, classic name common in South Asian Muslim families (said 'hah-REEM').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-sanctuary at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Hareem means 'a sanctuary; a sacred, protected and inviolable place' in Arabic (linked to haram, 'sacred') — a lyrical, classic name (said 'hah-REEM').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Hareem — Arabic etymology

Variations

HareimHarim

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hareem mean?

Hareem is Arabic for 'a sanctuary; a sacred, protected place'.

How do you pronounce Hareem?

It's said hah-REEM /hɑˈrim/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Hareem a boy or girl name?

Hareem is a girl's name.

How popular is Hareem?

Hareem is a very rare name in the U.S.

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