baby names starting with H
Explore 64 baby names beginning with H. Each includes meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity data from the SSA.
baby names starting with H at a glance
- Names
- 64
- Girls · Boys · Unisex
- 26 · 28 · 10
- Top origin
- English
- Most popular (2025)
- Henry #5
Our directory has 64 baby names starting with H: 26 girls' names, 28 boys' names and 10 unisex names.
In the 2025 Social Security rankings, the most popular is Henry (#5 for boys), followed by Harper (#16 for girls), Hudson (#17 for boys) and Hazel (#21 for girls). 30 of them ranked in the US top 1,000 that year.
The most common origins are English (20), Greek (7) and German (6).
Halo has climbed fastest, from #938 in 2020 to #613 in 2025; Hassan rose from #817 to #626 over 5 years.
For something less common, Ha-na, Han and Haukea were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025.
They average 5.8 letters, from Han to Hildegard, and 63% have two syllables.
Most popular in 2025
- Ha-naone, first, or flowerKorean · girl
- Hadassahmyrtle treeHebrew · girl#570
- Hadleyheather meadowEnglish · girl#121
- Hafsagathering, young lionessArabic · girl
- Haileyhay meadow; field of hayEnglish · girl#104
- Hakanruler of rulers, emperorTurkish · boy
- Halodivine aura, ring of lightGreek · girl#613
- Halonahappy fortune, of good fortuneNative American · girl
- Halstonhallowed stoneEnglish · boy
- HamishsupplanterScottish · boy
- Hamzalion, strong, steadfastArabic · boy#541
- Hanvastness, galaxy, courageousChinese · unisex
- Hanaflower; blossom (Japanese); happiness (Arabic)Japanese · girl#658
- Hannagrace, favorHebrew · girl#512
- Hannahgrace; favor; God has favored meHebrew · girl#56
- Hannelorea blend of Hanne (God is gracious) and LoreGerman · girl
- Harithe remover of sins, golden-greenHindi · boy
- Harleyhare meadow; woodland clearingEnglish · unisex#418
- Harlowarmy hill; rocky hillEnglish · girl#309
- Harmonyagreement, concord, musical unityGreek · girl#276
- Harperharp player; maker of harpsEnglish · girl#16
- Harrietruler of the home; estate rulerFrench · girl
- Harrisonson of Harry; son of the home rulerEnglish · boy#116
- Haruspring; sunlight; clear weatherJapanese · unisex
- Harukishining brightly, spring childJapanese · boy
- Harveyblazing ironFrench · boy#251
- Hassanhandsome, good, beautifulArabic · boy#626
- Haukeawhite snowHawaiian · girl
- Havensafe place, refugeEnglish · unisex#190
- Hawkbird of prey; falconEnglish · boy
- Haydenhay valley; hedged valleyEnglish · unisex#161
- Hayeshedged area; enclosure of bushesEnglish · boy#162
- Hayleyhay clearingEnglish · girl
- Hazelhazel tree, light brownEnglish · girl#21
- Hectorholding fast, steadfast defenderGreek · boy#409
- Heinrichruler of the homeGerman · boy
- Helenbright, shining light; torchGreek · girl#462
- Helenabright, shining light; torchGreek · girl#363
- Helgaholy, blessedNorse · girl
- Heliossun; the sun godGreek · boy
- Hendrikaruler of the homeDutch · girl
- Hendrixruler of the homeEnglish · boy#354
- Henriruler of the homeFrench · boy
- Henryruler of the homeGerman · boy#5
- Hermesuncertain; perhaps cairnGreek · boy
- Hiawathahe who makes riversNative American · boy
- Hikarulight; radiance; to shineJapanese · unisex
- Hildegardbattle protectorGerman · girl
- Hinatasunny place, facing the sunJapanese · unisex
- Hiroshigenerous, tolerant, prosperousJapanese · boy
- Holdenhollow valleyEnglish · boy#297
- Hongvast, grand, rainbow, floodChinese · unisex
- Honordignity, integrity, and high moral worthLatin · girl
- Hopeexpectation and desire for good thingsEnglish · girl#352
- Horatiotimekeeper, hourLatin · boy
- Howardhigh guardianEnglish · boy
- Huaflower, splendid, magnificent, ChinaChinese · unisex
- Hudsonson of Hudde; son of HughEnglish · boy#17
- Hughmind, intellect, spiritGerman · boy#732
- Hugomind, intellectGerman · boy#378
- HumphreypeaceEnglish · boy
- Hunterone who hunts; huntsmanEnglish · unisex#130
- Hye-sugraceful and elegant, wisdom and beautyKorean · girl
- Hyun-junvirtuous and handsomeKorean · boy
questions about baby names starting with H
Which baby names starting with H are the most popular in 2025?
Based on the 2025 Social Security data, the most popular baby names starting with H are Henry (#5 for boys), Harper (#16 for girls), Hudson (#17 for boys), Hazel (#21 for girls) and Hannah (#56 for girls).
Which baby names starting with H are rising in popularity?
Halo has climbed from #938 in 2020 to #613 in 2025. Hassan (#817 to #626) and Harvey (#416 to #251) are also rising.
What are some unique baby names starting with H?
Ha-na, Han, Haukea, Hermes and Hong were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025, so they stay distinctive while still carrying real meaning and history.
Are baby names starting with H more common for girls or boys?
Of 64 baby names starting with H on HushName, 26 are girls' names, 28 are boys' names and 10 are unisex.
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