Hanna
Hanna is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “grace, favor.” It ranked #511 in the United States in 2025. Hanna is the Polish form of Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor' in Hebrew.
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how do you pronounce Hanna?
HAHN-nah
where does the name Hanna come from?
Of Hebrew origin, from a root meaning favour or grace: He has favoured me with a child. Hanna is a spelling of Hannah, the mother of the prophet Samuel in the Hebrew Bible.
In the biblical tradition, Hannah was the devoted mother of the prophet Samuel. The single-n spelling is standard in Polish. The name has maintained steady popularity in Poland for generations.
how popular is this name?
Hanna has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 75 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 71. It peaked at #165 in 1998, and ranked #511 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #511 |
| 2024 | #504 |
| 2023 | #524 |
| 2022 | #543 |
| 2021 | #556 |
| 2020 | #528 |
| 2019 | #540 |
| 2018 | #561 |
| 2017 | #536 |
| 2016 | #533 |
| 2010 | #516 |
| 2000 | #171 |
| 1998 | #165 |
| 1990 | #344 |
| 1910 | #781 |
| 1900 | #780 |
| 1890 | #446 |
| 1880 | #317 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Hanna fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Hanna
Hanna is also an unrelated Irish surname, meaning descendant of Annadh.
what are the nicknames and variants of Hanna?
Nicknames
who are famous people named Hanna?
- Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz (former mayor of Warsaw)
- Hanna Lis (Polish journalist)
what names are similar to Hanna?
what names go well with Hanna?
Sibling names that share Hanna's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Hanna
What does the name Hanna mean?
Hanna means “grace, favor”.
What is the origin of the name Hanna?
Hanna comes from the Hebrew naming tradition. Related forms include Hannah, Hana and Chana.
How popular is the name Hanna?
Hanna ranked #511 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1998, at #165, and it has spent 75 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Hanna a boy or girl name?
Hanna is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Hanna?
Hanna is pronounced HAHN-nah, with 2 syllables.
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