Hanna Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Hanna is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Hanna?
Hanna is spelled H-A-N-N-A. The name has 5 letters.
Hanna at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Hanna is a form of the name Hannah, which is derived from the Hebrew name Channah meaning “grace” or “favor.”
- Origin
- Hanna is commonly associated with the Hebrew name Hannah and is used in several cultures as a variant spelling.
- Pronunciation
- HAN-uh · 2 syllables
Hanna Popularity in 2025
Rank#511
Recorded Births580
- Girls usage fell 7 places to #511 and recorded 28 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 Hanna Mean?
Hanna is a form of the name Hannah, which is derived from the Hebrew name Channah meaning “grace” or “favor.”
Origin: Hanna is commonly associated with the Hebrew name Hannah and is used in several cultures as a variant spelling.
How Do You Pronounce Hanna?
PronunciationHAN-uh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Hanna?
- History
- The name Hanna has appeared in various cultural and linguistic contexts as a female given name and is linked to the Hebrew origin. It is also present in European naming traditions.
Hanna Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 580 | #511 |
| 2024 | Girls | 608 | #504 |
| 2023 | Girls | 579 | #524 |
| 2022 | Girls | 569 | #543 |
| 2021 | Girls | 551 | #556 |
| 2020 | Girls | 571 | #528 |
| 2019 | Girls | 569 | #540 |
| 2018 | Girls | 554 | #561 |
| 2017 | Girls | 577 | #536 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2016 | Girls | 585 | #533 |
| 2016 | Boys | 5 | #12,185 |
| 2015 | Girls | 597 | #525 |
| 2015 | Boys | 7 | #9,568 |
| 2014 | Girls | 648 | #486 |
| 2013 | Girls | 818 | #378 |
| 2013 | Boys | 7 | #9,655 |
| 2012 | Girls | 916 | #347 |
| 2011 | Girls | 666 | #455 |
| 2010 | Girls | 579 | #516 |
| 2009 | Girls | 717 | #440 |
| 2008 | Girls | 892 | #366 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,036 | #322 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,226 | #268 |
When Was Hanna 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.
2000 · Girls
1,912 recorded births
National rank #171
1998 · Girls
1,898 recorded births
National rank #165
1999 · Girls
1,878 recorded births
National rank #168
2001 · Girls
1,758 recorded births
National rank #186
Where Hanna 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #235 | 11 |
| NM | #296 | 5 |
| NY | #317 | 53 |
| VA | #359 | 22 |
| NJ | #390 | 20 |
| CT | #393 | 7 |
| CA | #404 | 81 |
| NC | #405 | 27 |