About the name Hannah
Hannah belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American 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. It travels in a few spellings: Hanna, Hana, Hanah, Chana.
In the United States, Hannah first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2 in 1998, and in 2024 4,054 babies received the name — 461,647 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hannah mean?
Hannah means “favour” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.
Is Hannah a boy or girl name?
Hannah is a girl name. In 2024, 4,054 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Hannah?
Hannah comes from the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. It is also spelled Hanna, Hana, Hanah, Chana.
How popular is the name Hannah?
Hannah first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #2 in 1998, and 4,054 babies were given the name in 2024.
How do you pronounce Hannah?
Hannah is pronounced /ˈhænə/ (IPA).
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