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Hanaa

hah-NAH · Bliss, happiness, or serenity; in Arabic, it conveys a state of contentment and well-being.

2025 rank (girls)
#6,838
Babies named in 2025
16
Peak popularity
2010
2025 frequency
1 in 100,454 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 1988

Rising since 1988, #6,838 for girls today.

Popularity of Hanaa since 1987

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

612181990200020102020Most births 2010Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s5
1990s80
2000s128
2010s118
2020s56

Meaning & origin

Hanaa has been recorded in the United States since 1987, with usage gradually rising over time. The name's trajectory has been rising since 1988, reflecting growing interest among Arabic-speaking families and others drawn to its melodic sound and positive meaning. Its peak year was 2010, and it has since maintained modest usage. The name's highest concentration is in Texas, which aligns with states having significant Arab American populations. While never entering the top 1,000, Hanaa's steady presence over nearly four decades illustrates how names from Arabic origins find a place in the American naming landscape.

Hanaa is a direct Arabic word meaning 'bliss' or 'serenity.' It is commonly used across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim populations globally. The name shares roots with other positive-meaning Arabic names and is often chosen for its peaceful connotation. Its use in the United States has been recorded since 1987, reflecting diaspora naming practices.

Where Hanaa is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Hanaa” around the world

Where Hanaa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    45

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Hana, Hani

Variants: Hana, Hanna

Sibling names for Hanaa

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

Sisters: Layla, Noor, Amira, Fatima, Zahra

Brothers: Yusuf, Omar, Adam, Ali, Tariq

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Hanaa mean?
Hanaa means 'bliss' or 'happiness' in Arabic, reflecting a state of contentment and well-being.
How popular is the name Hanaa?
As of 2025, Hanaa ranked 6,838 in the U.S., with about 1 in every 100,454 baby girls given the name. Its peak popularity was in 2010.
Is Hanaa a boy or girl name?
Hanaa is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.