Rising since 1985, #657 for girls today.
Popularity of Hana since 1912
Babies named Hana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 34 |
| 1920s | 16 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 36 |
| 1970s | 239 |
| 1980s | 922 |
| 1990s | 2,235 |
| 2000s | 3,829 |
| 2010s | 3,367 |
| 2020s | 2,329 |
Meaning & origin
Hana is a name with truly global reach, appearing in Japanese, Arabic, Czech, Slovak, and Hebrew traditions. In the United States, its modern use dates back to at least 1912, and it has been on a steady upward trajectory since the mid-1980s, reaching its peak rank in 2025. Currently about 1 in 3,686 baby girls receives the name, placing it at rank 657. The name is especially popular in states such as Washington, Connecticut, and New York. Parents drawn to short, melodious names with cross-cultural resonance often consider Hana alongside similar names like Jade, Reyna, Viviana, Marianna, and Delaney. Its dual meanings of 'flower' in Japanese and 'happiness' in Arabic give it a natural, joyful appeal that transcends borders.
In Japanese, Hana (花) means 'flower' or 'blossom', and is also used as a feminine given name. In Arabic, Hana (هناء) means 'bliss' or 'happiness'. The name also appears in Czech and Slovak as a diminutive of Johana, ultimately derived from Hebrew Yochanaan, meaning 'God is gracious'. In Hebrew, Hana (חנה) is a variant of Hannah, meaning 'favor' or 'grace'. The name has been used across multiple cultures for centuries.
Where Hana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Hana” around the world
Where Hana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
370
babies in 2024
Ireland
17
babies in 2025
New Zealand
25
babies in 2025
Quebec
21
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hani, Nana, Hannie
Sibling names for Hana
Names that share Hana's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Maya, Sofia, Lena, Aria, Yuki, Aiko, Akira, Bayan, Jade, Mai, Malak, Mariam, Medina, Nami, Nayeli, Noor, Sakura, Alaa, Amal, Ayah, Emaan, Inaaya, Kaori, Kiyomi, Kyomi, Manal, Marwa, Muna, Nour, Rahma, Sayuri, Sora, Yusra, Aamira, Airi, Akemi, Akina, Akirah, Ameenah, Amra, Anum, Aqsa, Ayisha, Elham, Eshal, Hannan, Haruka, Inari, Keiko, Laiba, Lejla, Megumi, Meklit, Mirai, Munira, Nisreen, Noora, Nur, Raniah, Saja, Samah, Soha, Sumayya, Tomiko, Yuka, Yumi, Yuriko, Aika, Amaal, Amany, Ayame, Ayane, Desta, Izzah, Jenan, Kaede, Katana, Kawthar, Manaal, Mieko, Misa, Misaki, Miyu, Najia, Namiko, Nari, Nishi, Reham, Rukia, Saarah, Sabah, Safiyya, Saki, Saleema, Sanae, Shaima, Shazia, Siham, Sumi, Umaiza, Umi, Yena, Yousra, Izza, Miyako, Rakeb, Abeeha, Afomia, Ahmina, Anhar, Aoi, Asuka, Chihiro, Chiyo, Daiya, Doha, Emiri, Eun, Fareeha, Fumi, Fumie, Ghada, Hanin, Ikram, Izumi, Kameko, Kamiko, Kanna, Kasumi, Kawsar, Kimika, Manami, Mashal, Miku, Momoko, Nimo, Noorah, Nurah, Oyuki, Reika, Sameeha, Sayori, Seham, Seira, Shima, Sondos, Soo, Sumire, Toshie, Yoona, Yurika
Brothers: Kai, Leo, Noah, Ethan, Ryo, Fahad, Farhan, Kenji, Kota, Musa, Ronin, Umar, Akari, Ayman, Faisal, Jameel, Jasir, Jin, Jun, Nasser, Rami, Saleem, Tahir, Wali, Yousif, Zayd, Aariz, Aasir, Abid, Adham, Affan, Aiman, Akio, Amaar, Ashad, Ashar, Asir, Azhar, Bader, Ehab, Emad, Fares, Firas, Gohan, Hyun, Jabir, Kaito, Kashif, Koji, Kou, Kwan, Majd, Makoto, Muad, Nabeel, Qais, Qasim, Rayhan, Riku, Sabir, Safwan, Shun, Siraj, Suhaib, Suhail, Tadashi, Tae, Taim, Takumi, Talib, Tameem, Wael, Yazen, Yoshio, Ziyad, Aadam, Aashir, Abed, Abrar, Ahman, Ahmod, Ahnaf, Alam, Amiir, Ammaar, Amr, Aqib, Arhum, Asim, Atif, Awab, Aws, Badr, Daichi, Haruo, Imaad, Izaan, Jasim, Kaoru, Kazuki, Kazuma, Kenshin, Mahir, Mansoor, Masaki, Masato, Miraj, Moosa, Muhsin, Muneer, Nazim, Qusai, Raef, Ryu, Safi, Sarim, Seif, Sho, Shota, Taiga, Taiyo, Tamon, Taym, Wissam, Yamen, Yoshi, Younis, Yusuke, Alif, Imron, Koki, Mamoru, Omran, Abas, Akif, Asahi, Baraa, Barkot, Chong, Eissa, Essam, Eyoab, Fadil, Fard, Farooq, Fumio, Haruki, Jaber, Jimin, Junaid, Jung, Kaisei, Kang, Kawai, Keisuke, Kiyo, Minato, Miroslav, Moataz, Mohab, Momin, Naol, Oday, Radwan, Rayhaan, Sadik, Sang, Sayf, Seiya, Shin, Shion, Shizuo, Shogo, Tahsin, Takao, Tetsuo, Tsutomu, Turki, Vencil, Yamato, Yoon, Zahi
Names like Hana
Names whose popularity has moved with Hana's over the last 50 years.
