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Harir
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Pronounced hah-REER /hɑˈrir/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic harir, 'silk; silken; soft as silk'Low
In 30 seconds: Silk; silken: Harir is Arabic 'silk'. Lyrical, soft, and warm (said 'hah-REER').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic harir, 'silk; silken; soft as silk'
U.S. rank (2024)#7022 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 69
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Harir comes from Arabic harir, 'silk; silken; soft as silk'. A lyrical, soft name across Arabic-speaking families (said 'hah-REER').
In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, silk-and-silken at the root, and soft.
Did you know? Harir means 'silk; silken; soft as silk' in Arabic — a lyrical, soft name (said 'hah-REER').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Harir — Arabic etymology
Variations
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Harir mean?
Harir is Arabic for 'silk; silken; soft as silk'.
How do you pronounce Harir?
It's said hah-REER /hɑˈrir/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Harir a boy or girl name?
Harir is a girl's name.
How popular is Harir?
Harir is a rare name in the U.S.