Holding steady, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Hamna since 1997
Babies named Hamna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 66 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Hamna is a name of debated origin, possibly linked to an Arabic root conveying purity. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1997 and has maintained a steady but very low level of use. As of 2025, it ranks 7,491, meaning it is given to roughly 1 in every 114,805 newborn girls. Its peak year was 2025, suggesting a slight recent uptick, but it remains an uncommon choice, not concentrated in any particular state. The name's gentle sound and potential Arabic heritage make it an appealing option for families seeking a distinctive name with cultural resonance.
Hamna is a name of uncertain etymology. It may be a variant of the Arabic name Hamna, which derives from the root ḥ-m-n, associated with purity and blamelessness. However, it could also be a modern coinage influenced by similar-sounding names. The name has seen occasional use in the United States since the late 1990s.
“Hamna” around the world
Where Hamna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ham, Hammie
Sibling names for Hamna
Names that share Hamna's style, for a brother or sister.
