Hana
Hana is a girls' name of Japanese origin meaning “flower; blossom (Japanese); happiness (Arabic).” It ranked #657 in the United States in 2025. Hana means flower or blossom in Japanese and is also a form of the Arabic/Hebrew Hannah meaning grace or happiness.
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how do you pronounce Hana?
HAH-nah
where does the name Hana come from?
Hana has several independent origins. It is a Hebrew name from the root ḥ-n-n, favour or grace; a Kurdish name meaning hope; a Persian name meaning flower; and an Arabic name meaning bliss. In Japanese it usually means flower (花), in Korean the number one, in Hawaiian craft or work, in Māori to shine, and in Albanian the moon.
Its cross-cultural resonance makes it a popular choice across many backgrounds.
how popular is this name?
Hana has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 33 years since 1993. It peaked at #621 in 2002, and ranked #657 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #657 |
| 2024 | #709 |
| 2023 | #728 |
| 2022 | #725 |
| 2021 | #806 |
| 2020 | #755 |
| 2019 | #820 |
| 2018 | #728 |
| 2017 | #779 |
| 2016 | #845 |
| 2010 | #848 |
| 2002 | #621 |
| 2000 | #640 |
| 1993 | #999 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Hana fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Hana?
- Hana Kimura (wrestler)
- Hana Pestle (singer)
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quick answers about Hana
What does the name Hana mean?
Hana means “flower; blossom (Japanese); happiness (Arabic)”.
What is the origin of the name Hana?
Hana comes from the Japanese naming tradition. Related forms include Hannah and Hanna.
How popular is the name Hana?
Hana ranked #657 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2002, at #621, and it has spent 33 years in the top 1,000 since 1993.
Is Hana a boy or girl name?
Hana is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Hana?
Hana is pronounced HAH-nah, with 2 syllables.
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