Hadassah
Hadassah is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “myrtle tree.” It ranked #569 in the United States in 2025. Hadassah was the Hebrew name of Queen Esther, the biblical heroine who saved the Jewish people from genocide in Persia.
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how do you pronounce Hadassah?
hah-DAH-sah
where does the name Hadassah come from?
Hadassah is Hebrew for myrtle, and it is the Hebrew name of Esther in the Hebrew Bible.
The myrtle tree symbolizes love and immortality in Jewish tradition. Hadassah is also the name of a major women's Zionist organization. The name carries both botanical beauty and profound historical courage.
how popular is this name?
Hadassah has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 19 years since 2007. It peaked at #530 in 2024, and ranked #569 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #569 |
| 2024 | #530 |
| 2023 | #612 |
| 2022 | #609 |
| 2021 | #691 |
| 2020 | #669 |
| 2019 | #674 |
| 2018 | #728 |
| 2017 | #720 |
| 2016 | #656 |
| 2010 | #827 |
| 2007 | #995 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Hadassah fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Hadassah?
- Queen Esther (biblical heroine, born Hadassah)
- Hadassah (Women's Zionist Organization of America)
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quick answers about Hadassah
What does the name Hadassah mean?
Hadassah means “myrtle tree”.
What is the origin of the name Hadassah?
Hadassah comes from the Hebrew naming tradition.
How popular is the name Hadassah?
Hadassah ranked #569 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Hadassah a boy or girl name?
Hadassah is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Hadassah?
Hadassah is pronounced hah-DAH-sah, with 3 syllables.
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