Hannah
Hebrew girl's name meaning “grace; favour”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- grace; favour
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #48
- Born in 2023
- 4,117
Meaning & origin
Hannah comes from the Hebrew Channah, meaning 'grace' or 'favour'. In the Bible she was the devoted mother of the prophet Samuel.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Hannah ranked #48 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 4,117 US girls were given the name Hannah.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #2 in 1998
“Unranked” means Hannah was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Variants
Hanna, Anna
Hannah: frequently asked questions
What does the name Hannah mean?
Hannah is a Hebrew name meaning "grace; favour". Hannah comes from the Hebrew Channah, meaning 'grace' or 'favour'. In the Bible she was the devoted mother of the prophet Samuel.
Where does the name Hannah come from?
Hannah is of Hebrew origin. Hannah comes from the Hebrew Channah, meaning 'grace' or 'favour'. In the Bible she was the devoted mother of the prophet Samuel.
Is Hannah a boy or a girl name?
Hannah is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Hannah?
In 2023, 4,117 US girls were given the name Hannah.
Is Hannah a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Hannah ranked #48 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.