Hana
Hana first appears in US records in 1912. It peaked in 2025, when 436 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 436.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Hana popular?
Near its peak Hana is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 2,329 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,367 | |
| 2000s | 3,829 | |
| 1990s | 2,235 | |
| 1980s | 922 | |
| 1970s | 239 | |
| 1960s | 36 | |
| 1920s | 16 | |
| 1910s | 34 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Hana mean?
As a Hebrew name, a form of Channah (Hannah) meaning grace or favour. Note a clash: identical spellings mean 'flower' in Japanese and 'bliss/happiness' in Arabic, so the grace sense applies only to the Hebrew origin.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hana mean?
Hana means grace. As a Hebrew name, a form of Channah (Hannah) meaning grace or favour. Note a clash: identical spellings mean 'flower' in Japanese and 'bliss/happiness' in Arabic, so the grace sense applies only to the Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of the name Hana?
Hana is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Hana?
Hana is pronounced “HAH-nuh.”
Is Hana a boy or a girl name?
Hana is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Hana a popular name right now?
Hana is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Hana?
In 2025, Hana ranked #658 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Hana most popular?
Hana was most popular in 2025, when about 436 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Hana?
Names similar to Hana include Seraphina, Dinah, Davina, Liora, Malka.
What names go well with Hana?
hebrew names that pair well with Hana include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.