Hannah: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and More

Fact: It’s a palindrome name, reading the same forwards and backwards, which adds to its unique charm.

Hannah Overview

Meaning

Grace, favor

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hebrew

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew “Channah”

Religion

Judaism, Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈhænə/

Popularity

A consistently popular name, which was ranked at 48th most popular name in USA in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Popular, Classic, Cute

Associated Traits

Graceful, elegant, devoted

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

A biblical name from the Old Testament and deeply embedded in Jewish and Christian traditions.

Name Day

December 28th

Hannah Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Chana, Hana, Hanna, Ann, Anne, Ana, Anya, Anneliese, Annika, Johanna

Common Nicknames

Hanny, Annie, Nana, Nani, Anna, Anny

Diminutives

Hani, Han, Nan, Ann

Famous People

Hannah Arendt
(German-American Political Theorist)
Hannah Montana
(American Fictional Character)
Hannah Jeter
(American Model)
Hannah Fry
(British Mathematician)
Hannah Hart
(American Internet Personality)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

Hannah Baker
("13 Reasons Why," TV Series)
Hannah Horvath
("Girls," TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Hannah?

The name Hannah means “grace” or “favor.” The name is often associated with the qualities of elegance and a gracious nature.

What Is the Origin of The Name Hannah?

Hannah is derived from the Hebrew word “Channah,” which carries the same meanings.

It is a biblical name, well-known from the Old Testament, where Hannah is portrayed as a devoted and persistent figure who prays for a child and is eventually blessed with Samuel.

The name has maintained popularity due to its strong biblical connections and has been commonly used in Jewish and Christian traditions.

Hannah Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Hannah in the U.S. over the Years

United States	#442021	#472022	#482023
Top 3 Rankings	#21998	#21999	#22000

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Hannah

Year	Name Ranking	Number of Births	Birth Rate (%)
2023	48 (-1 from 2022)	4102 (-376 from 2022)	0.23451
2022	47 (-3 from 2021)	4478 (-108 from 2021)	0.24974
2021	44 (-5 from 2020)	4586 (-376 from 2020)	0.25598
2020	39 (-7 from 2019)	4962 (-675 from 2019)	0.28071
2019	32 (+1 from 2018)	5637 (-39 from 2018)	0.30721
2018	33 (-1 from 2017)	5676 (-250 from 2017)	0.30522
2017	32 (+1 from 2016)	5926 (-108 from 2016)	0.31368
2016	33 (-5 from 2015)	6034 (-396 from 2015)	0.31169
2015	28 No change from 2014	6430 (-163 from 2014)	0.32960
2014	28 (-5 from 2013)	6593 (-712 from 2013)	0.33701
2013	23 (-1 from 2012)	7305 (+15 from 2012)	0.37895
2012	22 (+3 from 2011)	7290 (+706 from 2011)	0.37588
2011	25 (-5 from 2010)	6584 (-414 from 2010)	0.33979
2010	20 (+3 from 2009)	6998 (-584 from 2009)	0.35692
2009	23 (-6 from 2008)	7582 (-1990 from 2008)	0.37440
2008	17 (-8 from 2007)	9572 (-3749 from 2007)	0.45956
2007	9 (-1 from 2006)	13321 (-1231 from 2006)	0.62939
2006	8 (-1 from 2005)	14552 (-299 from 2005)	0.69609
2005	7 (-2 from 2004)	14851 (-760 from 2004)	0.73173
2004	5 (-1 from 2003)	15611 (-2027 from 2003)	0.77366
2003	4 (-1 from 2002)	17638 (-1189 from 2002)	0.87907
2002	3 No change from 2001	18827 (-1895 from 2001)	0.95326
2001	3 (-1 from 2000)	20722 (-2364 from 2000)	1.04607
2000	2 No change from 1999	23086 (+1407 from 1999)	1.15676
1999	2 No change from 1998	21679 (+304 from 1998)	1.11357
1998	2 (+3 from 1997)	21375 (+780 from 1997)	1.10265
1997	5 (+2 from 1996)	20595 (+2000 from 1996)	1.07870
1996	7 No change from 1995	18595 (+1577 from 1995)	0.96988
1995	7 (+9 from 1994)	17018 (+2523 from 1994)	0.88564
1994	16 (+5 from 1993)	14495 (+1986 from 1993)	0.74357
1993	21 (+5 from 1992)	12509 (+1014 from 1992)	0.63448
1992	26 (+3 from 1991)	11495 (+724 from 1991)	0.57341
1991	29 (+1 from 1990)	10771 (+491 from 1990)	0.52970
1990	30 (+12 from 1989)	10280 (+2450 from 1989)	0.50039
1989	42 (+19 from 1988)	7830 (+2268 from 1988)	0.39304
1988	61 (+5 from 1987)	5562 (+968 from 1987)	0.28922
1987	66 (+16 from 1986)	4594 (+1206 from 1986)	0.24512
1986	82 (+35 from 1985)	3388 (+939 from 1985)	0.18358
1985	117 (+9 from 1984)	2449 (+183 from 1984)	0.13264
1984	126 (-2 from 1983)	2266 (-132 from 1983)	0.12566
1983	124 (+51 from 1982)	2398 (+818 from 1982)	0.13399
1982	175 (+15 from 1981)	1580 (+166 from 1981)	0.08709
1981	190 (+23 from 1980)	1414 (+193 from 1980)	0.07906
1980	213 (+40 from 1979)	1221 (+251 from 1979)	0.06857
1979	253 (+59 from 1978)	970 (+235 from 1978)	0.05629
1978	312 (+37 from 1977)	735 (+103 from 1977)	0.04471
1977	349 (+35 from 1976)	632 (+96 from 1976)	0.03842
1976	384 (+58 from 1975)	536 (+90 from 1975)	0.03410
1975	442 (+75 from 1974)	446 (+120 from 1974)	0.02857
1974	517 (+34 from 1973)	326 (+25 from 1973)	0.02081
1973	551 (+68 from 1972)	301 (+50 from 1972)	0.01937
1972	619 (+175 from 1971)	251 (+73 from 1971)	0.01557
1971	794 (+9 from 1970)	178 (+6 from 1970)	0.01016
1970	803 (+78 from 1969)	172 (+30 from 1969)	0.00939
1969	881 (-22 from 1968)	142 No change from 1968	0.00806
1968	859 (+67 from 1967)	142 (+20 from 1967)	0.00831
1967	926 (-57 from 1966)	122 (-11 from 1966)	0.00711
1966	869 (+39 from 1965)	133 (+10 from 1965)	0.00758
1965	908 (-18 from 1964)	123 (-13 from 1964)	0.00673
1964	890 (-25 from 1963)	136 (-10 from 1963)	0.00695
1963	865 (+22 from 1962)	146 (+4 from 1962)	0.00734
1962	887 (-18 from 1961)	142 (-8 from 1961)	0.00701
1961	869 (+51 from 1960)	150 (+17 from 1960)	0.00722
1960	920 (-29 from 1959)	133 (-3 from 1959)	0.00640
1959	891 (+34 from 1958)	136 (+12 from 1958)	0.00654
1958	925 (-8 from 1957)	124 No change from 1957	0.00600
1957	917 (-79 from 1956)	124 (-17 from 1956)	0.00591
1956	838 (-4 from 1955)	141 (+6 from 1955)	0.00685
1955	834 (-86 from 1954)	135 (-18 from 1954)	0.00673
1954	748 (-15 from 1953)	153 (-1 from 1953)	0.00769
1953	733 (-10 from 1952)	154 (+3 from 1952)	0.00798
1952	723 (-42 from 1951)	151 (-13 from 1951)	0.00794
1951	681 (-17 from 1950)	164 (-1 from 1950)	0.00888
1950	664 (-28 from 1949)	165 (-5 from 1949)	0.00938
1949	636 (-26 from 1948)	170 (-13 from 1948)	0.00968
1948	610 (+7 from 1947)	183 (-1 from 1947)	0.01050
1947	617 (+45 from 1946)	184 (+40 from 1946)	0.01012
1946	662 (-73 from 1945)	144 (-9 from 1945)	0.00893
1945	589 (-24 from 1944)	153 (-13 from 1944)	0.01137
1944	565 (-29 from 1943)	166 (-30 from 1943)	0.01215
1943	536 (-26 from 1942)	196 (-17 from 1942)	0.01365
1942	510 (+4 from 1941)	213 (+33 from 1941)	0.01532
1941	514 (-11 from 1940)	180 (-8 from 1940)	0.01445
1940	503 (-45 from 1939)	188 (-24 from 1939)	0.01591
1939	458 (+14 from 1938)	212 (+15 from 1938)	0.01869
1938	472 (-9 from 1937)	197 (-2 from 1937)	0.01726
1937	463 (+26 from 1936)	199 (+25 from 1936)	0.01806
1936	489 (-41 from 1935)	174 (-34 from 1935)	0.01615
1935	448 (-24 from 1934)	208 (-31 from 1934)	0.01914
1934	424 (+37 from 1933)	239 (+37 from 1933)	0.02208
1933	461 (-28 from 1932)	202 (-29 from 1932)	0.01931
1932	433 (+8 from 1931)	231 (+18 from 1931)	0.02088
1931	441 (-27 from 1930)	213 (-38 from 1930)	0.01930
1930	414 (+2 from 1929)	251 (-4 from 1929)	0.02152
1929	416 (-6 from 1928)	255 (-18 from 1928)	0.02203
1928	410 (-43 from 1927)	273 (-75 from 1927)	0.02284
1927	367 (-16 from 1926)	348 (-12 from 1926)	0.02815
1926	351 (-6 from 1925)	360 (-21 from 1925)	0.02926
1925	345 (+3 from 1924)	381 No change from 1924	0.03016
1924	348 (-38 from 1923)	381 (-53 from 1923)	0.02941
1923	310 (+11 from 1922)	434 (+22 from 1922)	0.03465
1922	321 (-26 from 1921)	412 (-84 from 1921)	0.03302
1921	295 (+4 from 1920)	496 (+25 from 1920)	0.03876
1920	299 (-23 from 1919)	471 (-63 from 1919)	0.03786
1919	276 (+3 from 1918)	534 (+21 from 1918)	0.04546
1918	279 (-12 from 1917)	513 (-28 from 1917)	0.04267
1917	267 (-7 from 1916)	541 (-8 from 1916)	0.04814
1916	260 (-7 from 1915)	549 (+3 from 1915)	0.05057
1915	253 (-4 from 1914)	546 (+103 from 1914)	0.05333
1914	249 (-6 from 1913)	443 (+47 from 1913)	0.05561
1913	243 (-6 from 1912)	396 (+37 from 1912)	0.06047
1912	237 (-2 from 1911)	359 (+80 from 1911)	0.06119
1911	235 (-22 from 1910)	279 (-26 from 1910)	0.06315
1910	213 (-7 from 1909)	305 (+27 from 1909)	0.07270
1909	206 (+17 from 1908)	278 (+38 from 1908)	0.07552
1908	223 (-12 from 1907)	240 (+1 from 1907)	0.06770
1907	211 (-20 from 1906)	239 (-17 from 1906)	0.07083
1906	191 (+14 from 1905)	256 (+37 from 1905)	0.08168
1905	205 (-23 from 1904)	219 (-42 from 1904)	0.07068
1904	182 (+1 from 1903)	261 (+11 from 1903)	0.08925
1903	183 (-9 from 1902)	250 (-21 from 1902)	0.08986
1902	174 (-4 from 1901)	271 (+5 from 1901)	0.09667
1901	170 (-1 from 1900)	266 (-59 from 1900)	0.10463
1900	169 (-12 from 1899)	325 (+37 from 1899)	0.10229
1899	157 (-9 from 1898)	288 (-50 from 1898)	0.11637
1898	148 (+10 from 1897)	338 (+50 from 1897)	0.12329
1897	158 (-12 from 1896)	288 (-35 from 1896)	0.11600
1896	146 (+2 from 1895)	323 (+22 from 1895)	0.12818
1895	148 (+2 from 1894)	301 (+8 from 1894)	0.12181
1894	150 (-14 from 1893)	293 (-11 from 1893)	0.12417
1893	136 (-4 from 1892)	304 (-22 from 1892)	0.13497
1892	132 (-4 from 1891)	326 (+33 from 1891)	0.14494
1891	128 (+8 from 1890)	293 (+26 from 1890)	0.14906
1890	136 (-9 from 1889)	267 (-34 from 1889)	0.13240
1889	127 (-4 from 1888)	301 (+6 from 1888)	0.15908
1888	123 (-14 from 1887)	295 (+16 from 1887)	0.15572
1887	109 (+7 from 1886)	279 (+25 from 1886)	0.17951
1886	116 (-3 from 1885)	254 (+18 from 1885)	0.16522
1885	113 (-10 from 1884)	236 (-39 from 1884)	0.16626
1884	103 (+7 from 1883)	275 (+66 from 1883)	0.19988
1883	110 (-4 from 1882)	209 (-5 from 1882)	0.17408
1882	106 (-3 from 1881)	214 (+18 from 1881)	0.18497
1881	103 (-7 from 1880)	196 (-25 from 1880)	0.19827
1880	96 First SSA data recorded	221 First SSA data recorded	0.22642

American States Popularity Rankings for Hannah

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

#632021

#602022

#592023

Texas (TX)

#532021

#462022

#482023

New York (NY)

#302021

#292022

#442023

Ohio (OH)

#492021

#542022

#912023

Pennsylvania (PA)

#372021

#372022

#422023

Florida (FL)

#432021

#532022

#452023

Illinois (IL)

#512021

#602022

#592023

North Carolina (NC)

#582021

#592022

#622023

Georgia (GA)

#472021

#482022

#632023

Michigan (MI)

#562021

#432022

#632023

Tennessee (TN)

#572021

#502022

#612023

Virginia (VA)

#372021

#332022

#272023

Indiana (IN)

#482021

#602022

#622023

Missouri (MO)

#682021

#592022

#702023

Massachusetts (MA)

#332021

#322022

#442023

Washington (WA)

#482021

#562022

#452023

Minnesota (MN)

#572021

#332022

#392023

Wisconsin (WI)

#532021

#532022

#362023

Kentucky (KY)

#542021

#702022

#622023

Alabama (AL)

#532021

#852022

#1132023

New Jersey (NJ)

#262021

#252022

#352023

Colorado (CO)

#512021

#572022

#672023

Maryland (MD)

#382021

#392022

#402023

South Carolina (SC)

#612021

#792022

#762023

Louisiana (LA)

#912021

#832022

#952023

Arizona (AZ)

#652021

#672022

#642023

Oregon (OR)

#362021

#642022

#612023

Oklahoma (OK)

#582021

#1072022

#792023

Iowa (IA)

#462021

#672022

#792023

Arkansas (AR)

#712021

#1452022

#1122023

Utah (UT)

#382021

#452022

#412023

Kansas (KS)

#472021

#432022

#612023

Mississippi (MS)

#1322021

#672022

#1502023

Connecticut (CT)

#432021

#452022

#342023

West Virginia (WV)

#942021

#892022

#1702023

Nebraska (NE)

#602021

#552022

#1112023

New Hampshire (NH)

#402021

#302022

#372023

Maine (ME)

#812021

#482022

#1402023

Idaho (ID)

#522021

#522022

#352023

Nevada (NV)

#752021

#1092022

#732023

New Mexico (NM)

#1072021

#792022

#872023

Montana (MT)

#792021

#712022

#552023

North Dakota (ND)

#812021

#592022

#552023

Rhode Island (RI)

#322021

#502022

#622023

South Dakota (SD)

#592021

#462022

#1502023

Alaska (AK)

#152021

#182022

#312023

Vermont (VT)

#452020

#642021

#492022

Delaware (DE)

#282021

#502022

#412023

Hawaii (HI)

#732019

#1322020

#552021

District of Columbia (DC)

#782021

#422022

#222023

Wyoming (WY)

#862020

#672021

#482023

Popularity Rankings for Hannah in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Germany

Germany

#22021

#52022

#42023

Popularity in Austria

Austria

#112020

#92021

#122022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland

#132021

#132022

#122023

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa

Guam

Northern Mariana Islands

U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories

#192013

#162014

#262018

Popularity in Canada

Canada

#202021

#222022

#272023

Popularity in Denmark

Denmark

#302021

#372022

#23First half of 2023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

#342021

#312022

#362023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland

#342021

#392022

#542023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW)

#392021

#582022

#542023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales

#682019

#752020

#892021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

#882021

#682022

#1122023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland

#722020

#742021

#1172022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand

#752021

#892022

#772023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium

#842020

#1172021

#1182022

Popularity in Norway

Norway

#962021

#862022

#912023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada

#1722020

#1642021

#1532022

Popularity in Poland

Poland

#2382021

#2562022

#2442023

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico

#2982020

#2862021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden

#3652022

#3662023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland

#3912023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Hannah a Name for Boys or Girls?

Hannah has been popularized around the world as a girl’s name and is especially favored for its soft and gentle sound, which aligns with its meaning

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Hannah

Chana
Hana
Hanna
Ann
Anne
Ana
Anya
Anneliese
Annika
Johanna

Hanny
Annie
Nana
Nani
Meaning: Grace, favor
Origin: HebrewAnna
Anny

Hani
Han
Nan
Ann

Meaning: Wisdom
Origin: GreekSophia
Meaning: Reborn
Origin: French, LatinRenee
Paige
Meaning: Victory of the people
Origin: GreekNicole
Brooke
Meaning: Desired, sland, wished for
Origin: FrenchEvelyn
Joy
Isabel
Kate
Louise

Hannah in Famous People Names and Pop Culture

Famous People
In Popular Culture

Hannah Arendt (Political Theorist, 1906–1975): A German-American thinker known for her work on the nature of power and politics, especially her writings on totalitarianism.
Hannah Montana (Fictional Character): The main character in a popular Disney Channel series, portrayed by Miley Cyrus, who lives a double life as a normal teenager and a famous pop star.
Hannah Jeter (Model, born 1990): Previously known as Hannah Davis, she is a model famous for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
Hannah Fry (Mathematician, born 1984): A British academic who applies mathematics to a wide range of social issues and is known for her engaging public lectures and books.
Hannah Hart (Internet Personality, born 1986): Best known for her YouTube series "My Drunk Kitchen" where she cooks and drinks with equal enthusiasm.
Hannah Dakota Fanning (Actress, born 1994): Often goes by Dakota Fanning, she rose to prominence as a child actress in films like "I Am Sam."
Hannah Gadsby (Comedian, born 1978): An Australian comedian known for her acclaimed comedy special "Nanette," which tackles subjects of sexuality and trauma.
Hannah Brown (TV Personality, born 1994): Gained fame as the star of "The Bachelorette" Season 15.
Hannah Cockroft (Paralympian, born 1992): A British wheelchair racer who has won multiple Paralympic gold medals.
Hannah Tointon (Actress, born 1987): An English actress known for her roles in "The Inbetweeners" and "Mr Selfridge."

Hannah Baker ("13 Reasons Why," 2017 TV Series): A central character whose story addresses serious topics like bullying and mental health.
Hannah Horvath ("Girls," 2012 TV Series): A character played by Lena Dunham who navigates her personal and professional life in New York City.

Meaning: Grace, favor
Origin: HebrewAnna
Ana
Johanna
Susannah
Annalie
Alannah
Annah
Sanna

Sibling Names for Hannah

For a Brother
For a Sister

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Hannah Name Meaning

Hannah Overview

Hannah Variations in Different Cultures

What Is the Meaning of Hannah?

What Is the Origin of The Name Hannah?

Hannah Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Hannah in the U.S. over the Years

American States Popularity Rankings for Hannah

California (CA)

Texas (TX)

New York (NY)

Ohio (OH)

Pennsylvania (PA)

Florida (FL)

Illinois (IL)

North Carolina (NC)

Georgia (GA)

Michigan (MI)

Tennessee (TN)

Virginia (VA)

Indiana (IN)

Missouri (MO)

Massachusetts (MA)

Washington (WA)

Minnesota (MN)

Wisconsin (WI)

Kentucky (KY)

Alabama (AL)

New Jersey (NJ)

Colorado (CO)

Maryland (MD)

South Carolina (SC)

Louisiana (LA)

Arizona (AZ)

Oregon (OR)

Oklahoma (OK)

Iowa (IA)

Arkansas (AR)

Utah (UT)

Kansas (KS)

Mississippi (MS)

Connecticut (CT)

West Virginia (WV)

Nebraska (NE)

New Hampshire (NH)

Maine (ME)

Idaho (ID)

Nevada (NV)

New Mexico (NM)

Montana (MT)

North Dakota (ND)

Rhode Island (RI)

South Dakota (SD)

Alaska (AK)

Vermont (VT)

Delaware (DE)

Hawaii (HI)

District of Columbia (DC)

Wyoming (WY)

Popularity in Germany

Popularity in Austria

Popularity in Ireland

Popularity in Other American Territories

Popularity in Canada

Popularity in Denmark

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Popularity in Scotland

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Popularity in England and Wales

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Popularity in Switzerland

Popularity in New Zealand

Popularity in Belgium

Popularity in Norway

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Popularity in Poland

Popularity in Mexico

Popularity in Sweden

Popularity in Iceland

Is Hannah a Name for Boys or Girls?