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SHAHR-luht
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Harmony
GirlGreek, English· “agreement, concord”
- Meaning
- agreement, concord
- Origin
- Greek, English
- Pronunciation
- HAHR-muh-nee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #276
- US babies 2025
- 1,123
- Best rank
- #169 (2019)
- Peak year
- 2015
Meaning and origin of Harmony
Harmony is a Greek and English name that means “agreement, concord”.
Harmony comes from the Greek harmonia, meaning agreement or concord, and in English it refers to a pleasing combination of sounds or elements. In Greek myth, Harmonia was the goddess of harmony and concord. Harmony became popular as a given name in the late twentieth century, part of a trend for word names suggesting positive qualities. It feels gentle and musical, and it pairs well with short middle names. The French spelling Harmonie is also used.
Other spellings with the same sound: Harmonie.
Popularity over time
Harmony first appears in US Social Security records in 1915. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 39 different years, starting in 1975. Its best national rank was #169 in 2019, and the most babies received it in 2015, when 1,771 were named Harmony. In 2025, 1,123 babies were named Harmony, and it ranked #276 nationally. That is 37% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #767 in 1980, #721 in 2000, #246 in 2010, and #276 in 2025. Of the 36,226 US girls named Harmony since records began, 45% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 8,170 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Callie, Presley, Adelyn, Cali, and Adaline.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Harmony ranked highest in Mississippi, District of Columbia, and Delaware.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #59 | 32 |
| District of Columbia | #79 | 9 |
| Delaware | #102 | 8 |
| Georgia | #118 | 82 |
| Alaska | #121 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Harmony is usually pronounced HAHR-muh-nee, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with H and ends in “-ny”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Harmonie.
Middle names for Harmony
A few middle names that flow with Harmony: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Harmony
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Harmony mean?
Harmony is a Greek and English name that means “agreement, concord”.
What is the origin of the name Harmony?
Harmony has Greek and English roots. Harmony comes from the Greek harmonia, meaning agreement or concord, and in English it refers to a pleasing combination of sounds or elements.
Is Harmony a popular name?
Yes. Harmony ranked #276 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Harmony a boy or girl name?
Harmony is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Harmony?
Harmony is usually pronounced HAHR-muh-nee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings