Hananiah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: h-ahn-ahn-ee-ahh
Origin: Israel
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Updated on Jun 11, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Middle East
Meaning: God is gracious

Hananiah is a deeply spiritual Hebrew name meaning “God is gracious.” It appears several times in the Old Testament, most notably as the Hebrew name of Shadrach, one of the three faithful men saved from the fiery furnace in the Book of Daniel. Hananiah represents unwavering faith, divine protection, and the enduring power of grace in the face of adversity. This name carries profound religious history and a powerful reminder of spiritual strength.

Hananiah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Hananiah is currently #24086 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Hananiah is currently #10341 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Hananiah is currently #11602 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Hananiah is currently #5011 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Hananiah is currently #12479 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Hananiah is currently #5402 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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