Hanna
Hanna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Hanna
- A female given name from Hebrew, variant of Hannah.
Etymology
Variant spelling of Hannah or romanization of Hebrew חַנָּה (Ḥanâ), chiefly for the mother of Samuel, from חַנָּה (ḥanâ, “grace, gracious, graced with child”). As an Oklahoman town, named for Hanna Bullett, one of the initial settlers. As a Polish village, named for the queen Anna Jagiellon.
How popular is Hanna?
Since 1880, 42,005 girls and 132 boys in the U.S. have been named Hanna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #165 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #4461 in 1985. In 2025 it ranked #512 for girls, with 580 babies given the name.
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Hanna FAQ
What does the name Hanna mean?
A female given name from Hebrew, variant of Hannah. Variant spelling of Hannah or romanization of Hebrew חַנָּה (Ḥanâ), chiefly for the mother of Samuel, from חַנָּה (ḥanâ, “grace, gracious, graced with child”). As an Oklahoman town, named for Hanna Bullett, one of the initial settlers. As a Polish village, named for the queen Anna Jagiellon.
What is the origin of the name Hanna?
Hanna is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Hanna?
Since 1880, 42,005 girls and 132 boys in the U.S. have been named Hanna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #165 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #4461 in 1985. In 2025 it ranked #512 for girls, with 580 babies given the name.
Is Hanna a boy or girl name?
Hanna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 42,005 girls and 132 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.