Hannah
Hannah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhænə/
Meaning and origin of Hannah
- A female given name from Hebrew.
- A place name in the United States, which could be from the given name or surname:
Etymology
From previous romanizations of Hebrew חַנָּה (Ḥannâ), chiefly for the mother of Samuel, from חַנָּה (ḥannâ, “grace, gracious, graced with child”). As a Wren with the Royal Marines, after Hannah Snell (1723–1792) who disguised herself as a man to serve in the British military. Doublet of Ann, Anne, Anna, and Ana.
How popular is Hannah?
Since 1880, 465,685 girls and 721 boys in the U.S. have been named Hannah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #1387 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #56 for girls, with 3,973 babies given the name.
Names similar to Hannah
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Hannah
Sister and brother names that share Hannah's Hebrew roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Hannah FAQ
What does the name Hannah mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. A place name in the United States, which could be from the given name or surname: From previous romanizations of Hebrew חַנָּה (Ḥannâ), chiefly for the mother of Samuel, from חַנָּה (ḥannâ, “grace, gracious, graced with child”). As a Wren with the Royal Marines, after Hannah Snell (1723–1792) who disguised herself as a man to serve in the British military. Doublet of Ann, Anne, Anna, and Ana.
What is the origin of the name Hannah?
Hannah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Hannah?
Since 1880, 465,685 girls and 721 boys in the U.S. have been named Hannah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #1387 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #56 for girls, with 3,973 babies given the name.
Is Hannah a boy or girl name?
Hannah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 465,685 girls and 721 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.