Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Hana
GirlJapanese, Arabic· “flower; also bliss”
- Meaning
- flower; also bliss
- Origin
- Japanese, Arabic
- Pronunciation
- HAH-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #658
- US babies 2025
- 436
- Best rank
- #621 (2002)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Hana
Hana is a Japanese and Arabic name that is usually said to mean “flower; also bliss”.
Hana is a name that arose independently in several languages. In Japanese it is commonly written with a character meaning "flower." In Arabic, Hana means "happiness" or "bliss." In Czech, Slovak, Croatian and other languages it is a form of Hannah, from the Hebrew for "grace" or "favor." Because of these many roots, Hana feels at home in families from very different backgrounds. It is short, soft and easy to pronounce, and it has a gentle, fresh quality. The spelling with a single n distinguishes it from the more familiar Hannah.
Popularity over time
Hana first appears in US Social Security records in 1912. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 33 different years, starting in 1993. Its best national rank was #621 in 2002, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 436 were named Hana. In 2025, 436 babies were named Hana, and it ranked #658 nationally. That is 34% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,617 in 1980, #640 in 2000, #849 in 2010, and #658 in 2025. Of the 13,007 US girls named Hana since records began, 29% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 3,367 babies. Since 2010, 5,696 more have been named Hana.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Noor, Chana, Belen, Alara, and Andie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Hana ranked highest in Washington, New York, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | #292 | 25 |
| New York | #372 | 46 |
| California | #418 | 80 |
| Connecticut | #423 | 7 |
| Massachusetts | #455 | 12 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Hana is usually pronounced HAH-nuh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with H and ends in “-na”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Hannah and Hanna.
Middle names for Hana
A few middle names that flow with Hana: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Hana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hana mean?
Hana is a Japanese and Arabic name that is usually said to mean “flower; also bliss”.
What is the origin of the name Hana?
Hana has Japanese, Arabic, and Hebrew roots. Hana is a name that arose independently in several languages.
Is Hana a popular name?
Yes. Hana ranked #658 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Hana a boy or girl name?
Hana is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Hana?
Hana is usually pronounced HAH-nuh. 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