Gender: Female
Origin: English
Meaning: Strong and classic name meaning 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household'.
Pronunciation: HAIR-ee-et, /ˈheriət/, HH EH R IY AH T
Popularity Rank: #5,971
Harriet is an English dance-pop singer. She released two singles, "Woman to Man" and "Temple of Love", in 1990, on EastWest/Atlantic Records. "Temple of Love" cracked the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1991, peaking at #39. Her single also reached #14 on the US Billboard R&B chart. Harriet released an album, Woman To Man on East West Records, but is remembered only as a one-hit wonder in the US.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 29, 2024
Derived from the name Henrietta, a feminine form of Henry, meaning 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household'. Harriet is a strong and classic name that exudes grace and sophistication.
The name Harriet is of English origin and means Strong and classic name meaning 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household'., Ruler of an Enclosure, Home Ruler, Rules the Home, Estate. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Harriet is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, and 66 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: HAIR-ee-et
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈheriət/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH EH R IY AH T
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
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At NamesLook, the name Harriet is recorded 9,606 times globally, ranking it as the 5,971th most common name worldwide.
Harriet is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 4,521 occurrences, making it the 405th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Harriet is found among 1 in every 121 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #405 | 1 : 121 |
| United States of America | #2,139 | 1 : 1,188 |
| South Africa | #2,650 | 1 : 3,479 |
| Ghana | #281 | 1 : 310 |
| Nigeria | #2,424 | 1 : 2,951 |
| Netherlands | #1,899 | 1 : 1,160 |
| Sweden | #582 | 1 : 442 |
| Finland | #883 | 1 : 837 |
| Ireland | #1,230 | 1 : 929 |
| Canada | #3,923 | 1 : 3,535 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Harriet from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Harriet is an English dance-pop singer. She released two singles, "Woman to Man" and "Temple of Love", in 1990, on EastWest/Atlantic Records. "Temple of Love" cracked the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1991, peaking at #39. Her single also reached #14 on the US Billboard R&B chart. Harriet released an album, Woman To Man on East West Records, but is remembered only as a one-hit wonder in the US.
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