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Hanna

Hanna is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “grace.” In 2024 it was given to 605 girls in the United States.

Hanna at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Biblical & Christian
Meaning
“grace”
Also spelled
Hana, Hanah, Chana

About the name Hanna

Hanna belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its meaning — “grace” — 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: Hana, Hanah, Chana.

In the United States, Hanna first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #165 in 1998, and in 2024 605 babies received the name — 41,418 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hanna in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#165 in 1998
Peak year
2000
Babies named Hanna in 2024
605
Total since 1880
41,418

Hanna in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#141 in 2016
Babies named Hanna in 2025
122
Total since 1996
5,857

Spellings & short forms

HanaHanahChana

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hanna mean?

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

Is Hanna a boy or girl name?

Hanna is a girl name. In 2024, 605 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Hanna?

Hanna comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition. It is also spelled Hana, Hanah, Chana.

How popular is the name Hanna?

Hanna first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #165 in 1998, and 605 babies were given the name in 2024.

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