Hannah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ha-hnna-hh
Origin: Israel
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Middle East
Meaning: Favour

Hannah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Channah, which means "favor" or "grace". The name is also a variation of Channah and is found in the Hebrew Bible, where Hannah was one of Elkanah's wives and the mother of Samuel. In biblical context, after years of being without children, Hannah prayed for a son and was eventually favored by God, hence the meaning of her name. The name Hannah is derived from the root ḥ-n-n, also meaning "favor" or "grace". It is a popular name in various forms across different cultures and languages, with related names such as Ana, Anna, Ann, and others. The name Hannah has experienced a surge in popularity in recent decades, nearing the top of the name charts.

Hannah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Hannah is currently #583 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Hannah is currently #298 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Hannah is currently #282 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Hannah is currently #153 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Hannah is currently #334 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Hannah is currently #173 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Source: Social Security Administration

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