Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
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Hanna
GirlHebrew· “grace, favor”
- Meaning
- grace, favor
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- HA-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #512
- US babies 2025
- 580
- Best rank
- #165 (1998)
- Peak year
- 2000
Meaning and origin of Hanna
Hanna is a Hebrew name that means “grace, favor”.
Hanna is a form of Hannah, from the Hebrew Channah, meaning grace or favor. In the Hebrew Bible Hannah is the mother of the prophet Samuel, remembered for her heartfelt prayer. This single-N spelling is standard in German, Finnish, Swedish, Polish and several other languages, and it is also used in English-speaking countries. The name has a gentle, timeless feel and works across many cultures. It is closely related to Anna and Anne, which come from the same Hebrew root.
Popularity over time
Hanna has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 75 different years. Its best national rank was #165 in 1998, and the most babies received it in 2000, when 1,912 were named Hanna. In 2025, 580 babies were named Hanna, and it ranked #512 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,291 in 1920, #2,077 in 1950, #1,190 in 1980, #171 in 2000, #517 in 2010, and #512 in 2025. Of the 42,005 US girls named Hanna since records began, 32% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 13,078 babies. Since 2010, 9,967 more have been named Hanna.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Lauryn, Nayeli, Camryn, Diamond, and Serena.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Hanna ranked highest in Nevada, New York, and New Mexico.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | #248 | 11 |
| New York | #321 | 53 |
| New Mexico | #337 | 5 |
| Virginia | #364 | 22 |
| New Jersey | #394 | 20 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Hanna is usually pronounced HA-nuh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with H and ends in “-na”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Hannah and Hana.
Middle names for Hanna
A few middle names that flow with Hanna: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Hanna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hanna mean?
Hanna is a Hebrew name that means “grace, favor”.
What is the origin of the name Hanna?
Hanna has Hebrew roots. Hanna is a form of Hannah, from the Hebrew Channah, meaning grace or favor.
Is Hanna a popular name?
Yes. Hanna ranked #512 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Hanna a boy or girl name?
Hanna is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Hanna?
Hanna is usually pronounced HA-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