Declining since 2017.
Popularity of Hadas since 1987
Babies named Hadas per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Hadas is a Hebrew name meaning 'myrtle tree', drawn directly from the botanical world like many modern Hebrew names. It shares its root with the more familiar form Hadassah, the original Hebrew name of Queen Esther in the Bible. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1987, and while it has never ranked in the top 1000 nationally, it reached its highest recorded usage in 2001, with about 40 girls given the name that year. Since 2017, usage has been steadily falling, reflecting a broader shift away from nature-themed names in the current decade. Hadas remains a distinctive choice within Jewish communities, tied to religious and cultural traditions rather than mainstream American popularity.
Hadas is a Hebrew name derived from the word for the myrtle tree (hadassah). In Jewish tradition, the myrtle is one of the Four Species used in the Sukkot holiday, representing peace and righteousness. The name appears in the Book of Esther as the original Hebrew name of Queen Esther, though the name Hadas itself is a modern revival.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hadi, Dasi
Variants: Hadassah
Sibling names for Hadas
Names that share Hadas's style, for a brother or sister.
