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
- Peak year
- 1998 (#2)
Meaning & 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 Hebrew name?
Yes — 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. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
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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How to spell Hannah
Hannah is spelled H-A-N-N-A-H — 6 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Hanna, Anna.
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.
How do you spell Hannah?
Hannah is spelled H-A-N-N-A-H. Related spellings include Hanna, Anna.
How common is the name Hannah?
In 2023, 4,117 US girls were given the name Hannah. In the latest US data, Hannah ranked #48 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Hannah a Hebrew name?
Yes — 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. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Hannah mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Hannah means "grace; favour". 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 biblical name?
Hannah is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "grace; favour".