Rising since 1987, #1,692 for girls today.
Popularity of Hadassa since 1966
Babies named Hadassa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 293 |
| 2010s | 621 |
| 2020s | 588 |
Meaning & origin
Hadassa is a Hebrew name meaning myrtle tree, directly associated with Queen Esther's original name from the Hebrew Bible. First recorded in the United States in 1966, its usage has steadily increased, ranking 1692 in 2025 with about 1 in 13,283 female births receiving the name. The name reached its peak popularity in 2024 and has been on a rising trajectory since 1987, with the strongest usage in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. The variant Hadassah remains more common, but Hadassa offers a slightly streamlined spelling while preserving the same rich biblical heritage.
Hadassa is a variant of Hadassah, derived from the Hebrew word hadass (הדס), meaning myrtle. In the Hebrew Bible, Hadassah is the Hebrew name of Queen Esther, who was known for her beauty and courage. The myrtle tree is a symbol of peace, love, and prosperity in Jewish tradition. The name became popular among Jewish communities and has seen increased usage in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Where Hadassa is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Hadassa” around the world
Where Hadassa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Haddy, Dassi, Hads
Variants: Hadassah
Sibling names for Hadassa
Names that share Hadassa's style, for a brother or sister.
