Emma Girl
EH-muh
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Hanan
GirlArabic, Hebrew· “mercy (Arabic); grace (Hebrew)”
- Meaning
- mercy (Arabic); grace (Hebrew)
- Origin
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- hah-NAHN
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,911
- US babies 2025
- 58
- Best rank
- #2,595 (2018)
- Peak year
- 2016
Meaning and origin of Hanan
Hanan is an Arabic and Hebrew name that means “mercy (Arabic); grace (Hebrew)”.
Hanan has roots in both Arabic and Hebrew. In Arabic it means tenderness or compassion, and it is used for girls across the Muslim world. In Hebrew it means gracious, and Hanan appears in the Bible as the name of several men, among them one of the warriors of King David listed in Chronicles. The pronunciation is hah-NAHN in both languages. The Hebrew name is related to Hannah and Johanan through the same root, meaning grace or favor. Hana makes a natural short form. With its gentle meaning, the name crosses cultures easily and is simple to spell.
Popularity over time
Hanan first appears in US Social Security records in 1966. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,595 in 2018, and the most babies received it in 2016, when 67 were named Hanan. In 2025, 58 babies were named Hanan, and it ranked #2,911 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #5,065 in 1980, #3,474 in 2000, #3,019 in 2010, and #2,911 in 2025. Of the 2,081 US girls named Hanan since records began, 28% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 469 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Aleeza, Amna, Jelena, Teyana, and Amairany.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Hanan ranked highest in Minnesota, California, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | #622 | 8 |
| California | #3269 | 5 |
| Texas | #3489 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 92% of US babies named Hanan over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Hanan is usually pronounced hah-NAHN, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with H and ends in “-an”.
Middle names for Hanan
A few middle names that flow with Hanan: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Hanan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hanan mean?
Hanan is an Arabic and Hebrew name that means “mercy (Arabic); grace (Hebrew)”.
What is the origin of the name Hanan?
Hanan has Arabic and Hebrew roots. Hanan has roots in both Arabic and Hebrew.
Is Hanan a popular name?
Not especially. Hanan ranked #2,911 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Hanan a boy or girl name?
Hanan is mainly a girl's name. About 92% of US babies named Hanan over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Hanan?
Hanan is usually pronounced hah-NAHN. 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