Hana

Hana is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “favour.” In 2024 it was given to 395 girls in the United States.

Hana at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Biblical & Christian
Meaning
“favour”

About the name Hana

Hana belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its meaning — “favour” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Hana first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #621 in 2002, and in 2024 395 babies received the name — 12,568 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hana in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#621 in 2002
Peak year
2005
Babies named Hana in 2024
395
Total since 1880
12,568

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hana mean?

Hana means “favour” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Hana a boy or girl name?

Hana is a girl name. In 2024, 395 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Hana?

Hana comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition.

How popular is the name Hana?

Hana first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #621 in 2002, and 395 babies were given the name in 2024.

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