The baby name Harshil is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced HAR-shil (IPA: /hərˈʃɪl/).
The baby name Harshil is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced HAR-shil (IPA: /hərˈʃɪl/).
Harshil is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Harshil is an Indian given name with roots in Sanskrit, drawn from harsha, meaning joy, delight, or exhilaration. The modern -il ending appears in North and West Indian usage (notably Gujarati and Hindi), yielding the sense of joyful or one who brings happiness. It is predominantly masculine but can be used unisex in some communities. The name echoes positive emotional states prized in Indic naming traditions.
Names from the same root have a long history: Harsha appears in classical literature and was borne by the 7th-century ruler Harshavardhana, lending cultural resonance to later derivatives. Harshil gained currency in the late 20th century in India and the diaspora. Related or variant forms include Harsh, Harshal (Marathi/Gujarati), Harsha (unisex), Harshit and Harshita (masc./fem.). It is unrelated to the Yiddish name Hershel.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJ | Boys | 0 | #17 | 1 | 603 |
| IN | 0 | #70 | 2 | 2,963 | |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| Canada | Boys | 2010 | #312 | 7 | 2,386 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #338 | 3 | 6,459 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #347 | 11 | 8,477 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #649 | 6 | 13,121 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #681 | 339 | 16,750 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #741 | 3 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #801 | 6 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2022 | #900 | 9 | 7,226 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #914 | 5 | 17,948 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,076 | 17 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,169 | 10 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
Harshil is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:
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