Declining since 2000, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Hanah since 1977
Babies named Hanah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 175 |
| 1990s | 726 |
| 2000s | 838 |
| 2010s | 244 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Hanah is a spelling variant of the classic Hannah, which has deep biblical roots. In 2025, it ranked 8,860th in the U.S., with roughly 1 in 146,115 newborns receiving the name. Its peak year was 2001, reflecting a broader trend of Hannah and its variants rising in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The name has been on a declining trajectory since about 2000. Unlike its more common counterparts, Hanah did not appear in the top 1000 for any state in 2025, indicating it remains a very rare choice. This particular spelling likely emerged as a phonetic or simplified form, existing alongside more traditional renderings. Parents selecting this name often appreciate its connection to the enduring grace of Hannah while preferring a streamlined spelling.
Hanah is most likely a spelling variant of Hannah, from the Hebrew name Channah (חַנָּה) meaning 'favor' or 'grace.' The a-ending spelling without double n has been used in English-speaking countries, possibly influenced by phonetic spelling or as a modern simplification. While the Biblical Hannah was the mother of Samuel, the specific form 'Hanah' emerged later and is not a traditional spelling in Hebrew.
“Hanah” around the world
Where Hanah 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: Han, Annie, Nana
Sibling names for Hanah
Names that share Hanah's style, for a brother or sister.
