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Hadasa

hah-DAH-sah · Myrtle tree

2025 rank (girls)
#5,554
Babies named in 2025
22
Peak popularity
2015
2025 frequency
1 in 73,058 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2015

Declining since 2015, #5,554 for girls today.

Popularity of Hadasa since 1997

Babies named Hadasa per year in U.S. Social Security records.

142943200020102020Most births 2015Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s12
2000s128
2010s287
2020s122

Meaning & origin

Hadasa is a Hebrew name meaning 'myrtle tree,' a variant of the more familiar Hadassah. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1997 and reached its peak popularity in 2015, but has since been on a steady decline. As of 2023, it ranked 5,554 with an estimated 1 in 73,058 births. The name is clearly favored by families seeking a biblical connection with a slightly modern twist.

Hadasa is a Hebrew name derived from the word 'hadas' (הֲדַס), meaning 'myrtle tree.' It is a variant of Hadassah, the Hebrew name of the biblical Queen Esther, who was also known as Hadassah. The myrtle branch is a symbol of peace and prosperity in Jewish tradition.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Haddy, Dasa, Hadi

Variants: Hadassah, Hadas, Hadasa

Sibling names for Hadasa

Names that share Hadasa's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Yael, Noa, Talia, Shira, Liora

Brothers: Eli, Ari, Noam, Ethan, Jonah

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Hadasa mean?
Hadasa means 'myrtle tree' in Hebrew.
How popular is the name Hadasa?
In 2023, Hadasa ranked 5,554 in the U.S., with an estimated 1 in 73,058 births, and has been falling in popularity since its peak in 2015.
Is Hadasa a boy or girl name?
Hadasa is almost exclusively a girl's name.