Rising since 2013, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Hadasha since 2011
Babies named Hadasha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 55 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Hadasha first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2011 and has been rising in usage since 2013, reflecting a growing interest in names with Hebrew roots and positive meanings. Ranked 8,860 in 2025, it is given to approximately 1 in 146,115 babies. The name saw its peak popularity in 2022, and its upward trajectory suggests continued appeal among parents seeking a distinctive alternative to more common variants like Hadassah. While Hadasha has not yet registered in any top state lists, its similarity to the biblical Hadassah lends it a sense of heritage and significance.
Hadasha is a variant spelling of Hadassah, the Hebrew word for the myrtle tree (הדס). Hadassah was the birth name of the biblical figure Queen Esther, and the myrtle tree is a symbol of peace and blessing in Jewish tradition. The name Hadasha (חדשה) also means 'new' in Hebrew, which may influence its modern appeal.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Haddie, Dasha
Sibling names for Hadasha
Names that share Hadasha's style, for a brother or sister.
