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Harshith

♂ Boy

Pronounced HUR-shith /ˈhɜrʃɪt/Medium

Meaning: Harshith is a South Indian boy's name from the Sanskrit 'harsha,' meaning 'joy, delight, happiness.' It conveys a cheerful, happy nature and is common among Telugu- and Kannada-speaking families.Low

In 30 seconds: Harshith is a Sanskrit and Indian name meaning 'joyful, full of happiness,' from 'harsha.' Rare here, it appears around 2008 (said HUR-shith).
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Origin LowSanskrit, Indian
MeaningHarshith is a South Indian boy's name from the Sanskrit 'harsha,' meaning 'joy, delight, happiness.' It conveys a cheerful, happy nature and is common among Telugu- and Kannada-speaking families.
U.S. rank (2022)#13028 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 124

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200820032022

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

Harshith is a modern South Indian boy's name resting on the Sanskrit 'harsha,' 'joy.' Popular among Telugu- and Kannada-speaking families, it conveys happiness and delight, and appears in American records chiefly among Indian immigrant families.

It is rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen boys a year at its peak around 2008. A boy named Harshith then is a teenager or young adult today.

Did you know? The 'harsha' at the root of Harshith is the same Sanskrit word for joy that gives the classical Indian emperor Harsha his name.
Overall data confidence 42%
References - Harshith — Sanskrit 'harsha' (joy); South Indian boy's name

Variations

HarshitHarshaHarshid

Nicknames

Harsh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Harshith mean?

It is a Sanskrit and Indian name meaning 'joyful, full of happiness,' from 'harsha' (joy).

How do you pronounce Harshith?

It is said HUR-shith /ˈhɜrʃɪt/ - two syllables.

Is Harshith a boy or girl name?

Harshith is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Harshith?

It is rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen boys a year at its peak in the two-thousands.

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