Hanna: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced HAN-uh · 2 syllables
Hanna means “grace, gracious, graced with child”, from Hebrew.
Variant spelling of Hannah or romanization of Hebrew (Hana), chiefly for the mother of Samuel, from (hana, “grace, gracious, graced with child”). As an Oklahoman town, named for Hanna Bullett, one of the initial settlers. As a Polish village, named for the queen Anna Jagiellon.
- Meaning
- grace, gracious, graced with child
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- HAN-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #511
- US babies a year
- about 577 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
How popular is Hanna?
Hanna was the #511 name in the US in 2025, given to 580 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #511 |
| England & Wales | #176 |
| Scotland | #151 |
| Northern Ireland | #333 |
| Ireland | #276 |
| France | #114 |
| Norway | #52 |
| Canada | #391 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named Hanna?
Half of US adults named Hanna are older than 28; most are between 19 and 43. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Hanna
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Hanna have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Hanna
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Hanna
What does the name Hanna mean?
Hanna means “grace, gracious, graced with child”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Hanna?
Hanna is pronounced HAN-uh.
How popular is the name Hanna?
Hanna was the #511 name in the US in 2025, given to 580 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Hanna?
Half of US adults named Hanna are older than 28. Most are between 19 and 43.