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Hadassah
GirlHebrew· “myrtle”
- Meaning
- myrtle
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- huh-DAH-suh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #570
- US babies 2025
- 529
- Best rank
- #530 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Hadassah
Hadassah is a Hebrew name that means “myrtle”.
Hadassah is a Hebrew name meaning myrtle, a fragrant evergreen shrub. In the Bible, it is the Hebrew name of Esther, the Jewish queen of Persia whose story is told in the Book of Esther. The myrtle has long symbolized peace and joy in Jewish tradition. Hadassah is also the name of a major American Jewish women's organization. The name feels graceful and meaningful. Dassah and Haddie are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Hadassah first appears in US Social Security records in 1910. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 19 different years, starting in 2007. Its best national rank was #530 in 2024, the same year it reached its highest count of 577 babies. In 2025, 529 babies were named Hadassah, and it ranked #570 nationally. That is 31% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #4,157 in 1920, #4,949 in 1950, #4,584 in 1980, #2,039 in 2000, #829 in 2010, and #570 in 2025. Of the 9,312 US girls named Hadassah since records began, 41% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 2,928 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Rhea, Amalia, Jovie, Clover, and Marlowe.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Hadassah ranked highest in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #146 | 54 |
| Pennsylvania | #316 | 35 |
| New York | #338 | 50 |
| Maryland | #342 | 16 |
| Indiana | #399 | 17 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Hadassah is usually pronounced huh-DAH-suh, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with H and ends in “-ah”.
Middle names for Hadassah
A few middle names that flow with Hadassah: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Hadassah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hadassah mean?
Hadassah is a Hebrew name that means “myrtle”.
What is the origin of the name Hadassah?
Hadassah has Hebrew roots. Hadassah is a Hebrew name meaning myrtle, a fragrant evergreen shrub.
Is Hadassah a popular name?
Yes. Hadassah ranked #570 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Hadassah a boy or girl name?
Hadassah is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Hadassah?
Hadassah is usually pronounced huh-DAH-suh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings