Harun Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Harun means 'exalted' or 'noble' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Harun
Harun is a male Arabic name that means 'exalted' or 'noble'. It originated from the Hebrew name Aaron, which means 'mountain of strength'. Harun is an ancient name with strong religious significance, as it is the name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran. It is a popular name among Muslim parents, often given to honor the Prophet Harun or to express the desire for their child to possess noble qualities.
Popularity of the Name Harun
The popularity for the name Harun peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 63 births, which ranked number 4,966 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Harun had the most male births in 2022 with 63, which ranked number 2,260 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Harun has increased sharply over the last ten years from 38 births to 63 births, an increase of 65.79%. Among males, Harun has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 38 births to 63 births, an increase of 65.79%.
Nationwide Popularity of Harun
- 20 Year Trend of Harun: 215.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Harun: 65.79%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Harun: 65.79%
Popularity of Harun by State
For males, Harun was most popular in Midwestern states with 21 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in MN, with 12 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Harun. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN | 12 | 460 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 5 | 1798 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 9 | 848 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 6 | 887 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Harun
- Total Births of Harun: 66 (5.19%)
- Male Births of Harun: 66 (5.19%)
Given the upward trend of Harun over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.19% increase in total births, for a total of 66 births in 2024. Male births for Harun have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 66 male births in 2024, an increase of 5.19%.