Hannah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Hannah is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Hannah?
Hannah is spelled H-A-N-N-A-H. The name has 6 letters.
Hannah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Hannah is a Hebrew name meaning “grace” or “favor.”
- Origin
- Hannah is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and appears in religious texts such as the Hebrew Bible.
- Pronunciation
- HAN-uh / HAN-nuh · 2 syllables
Hannah Popularity in 2025
Rank#56
Recorded Births3,973
- Girls usage fell 4 places to #56 and recorded 105 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 Hannah Mean?
Hannah is a Hebrew name meaning “grace” or “favor.”
Origin: Hannah is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and appears in religious texts such as the Hebrew Bible.
How Do You Pronounce Hannah?
PronunciationHAN-uh / HAN-nuh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Hannah?
- History
- The name Hannah has been used historically in Jewish and Christian contexts, appearing in various religious and literary works over centuries.
Hannah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 3,973 | #56 |
| 2024 | Girls | 4,078 | #52 |
| 2023 | Girls | 4,127 | #48 |
| 2022 | Girls | 4,490 | #47 |
| 2022 | Boys | 7 | #9,823 |
| 2021 | Girls | 4,590 | #44 |
| 2021 | Boys | 5 | #12,146 |
| 2020 | Girls | 4,972 | #39 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6 | #10,605 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5,644 | #32 |
| 2019 | Boys | 6 | #10,803 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5,680 | #33 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5,934 | #32 |
| 2017 | Boys | 6 | #10,775 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6,038 | #33 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6,434 | #28 |
| 2015 | Boys | 9 | #8,040 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6,593 | #28 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5 | #12,108 |
| 2013 | Girls | 7,307 | #23 |
| 2013 | Boys | 9 | #8,118 |
| 2012 | Girls | 7,293 | #22 |
| 2012 | Boys | 7 | #9,709 |
When Was Hannah 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
23,087 recorded births
National rank #2
1999 · Girls
21,679 recorded births
National rank #2
1998 · Girls
21,376 recorded births
National rank #2
2001 · Girls
20,723 recorded births
National rank #3
Where Hannah 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WY | #24 | 9 |
| NJ | #25 | 182 |
| RI | #26 | 20 |
| MD | #35 | 86 |
| NY | #44 | 270 |
| PA | #44 | 174 |
| NH | #45 | 21 |
| VA | #46 | 120 |