Hadassah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Hadassah is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Hadassah?
Hadassah is spelled H-A-D-A-S-S-A-H. The name has 8 letters.
Hadassah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Hadassah means “myrtle,” which is a type of flowering plant.
- Origin
- Hadassah is commonly associated with Hebrew origins as a biblical name.
- Pronunciation
- ha-DAS-ah · 3 syllables
Hadassah Popularity in 2025
Rank#569
Recorded Births529
- Girls usage fell 39 places to #569 and recorded 48 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Hadassah Mean?
Hadassah means “myrtle,” which is a type of flowering plant.
Origin: Hadassah is commonly associated with Hebrew origins as a biblical name.
How Do You Pronounce Hadassah?
Pronunciationha-DAS-ah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Hadassah?
- History
- The name Hadassah appears in the Hebrew Bible as the Hebrew name of Queen Esther.
Hadassah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 529 | #569 |
| 2024 | Girls | 577 | #530 |
| 2023 | Girls | 488 | #612 |
| 2022 | Girls | 489 | #609 |
| 2021 | Girls | 418 | #691 |
| 2020 | Girls | 427 | #669 |
| 2019 | Girls | 429 | #674 |
| 2018 | Girls | 390 | #728 |
| 2017 | Girls | 399 | #720 |
| 2016 | Girls | 445 | #656 |
| 2015 | Girls | 405 | #703 |
| 2014 | Girls | 403 | #700 |
| 2013 | Girls | 359 | #755 |
| 2012 | Girls | 321 | #834 |
| 2011 | Girls | 342 | #790 |
| 2010 | Girls | 324 | #827 |
| 2009 | Girls | 295 | #917 |
| 2008 | Girls | 276 | #970 |
| 2007 | Girls | 268 | #995 |
| 2006 | Girls | 150 | #1,473 |
| 2005 | Girls | 142 | #1,479 |
| 2004 | Girls | 102 | #1,855 |
| 2003 | Girls | 102 | #1,823 |
| 2002 | Girls | 82 | #2,081 |
When Was Hadassah Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Girls
577 recorded births
National rank #530
2025 · Girls
529 recorded births
National rank #569
2022 · Girls
489 recorded births
National rank #609
2023 · Girls
488 recorded births
National rank #612
Where Hadassah Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #143 | 54 |
| PA | #310 | 35 |
| MD | #327 | 16 |
| NY | #334 | 50 |
| IA | #390 | 8 |
| MA | #395 | 14 |
| IN | #396 | 17 |
| NV | #433 | 6 |