Hannah

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Grace; Favor

Background: The name Hannah originates from the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Channah), which means 'grace' or 'favor.' It is also related to the Arabic name حَنان (Hanan), which conveys a similar meaning of tenderness and affection.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#73
Total births
462,368
Most popular decade
2000s (468,129 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-24 ranks)
Years in Top 100
40
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.2% male 99.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1919
First year births
5
First year rank
#4,168
Peak year
2004
Peak year births
103
Peak rank
#1,384
Most recent year
2022
Recent year births
7
Recent rank
#9,821

Female

First year
1880
First year births
221
First year rank
#96
Peak year
2000
Peak year births
23,087
Peak rank
#2
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
4,054
Recent rank
#52

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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