Rising since 1985, #2,895 for girls today.
Popularity of Hanan since 1966
Babies named Hanan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 | 0 |
| 1970s | 108 | 0 |
| 1980s | 207 | 5 |
| 1990s | 398 | 12 |
| 2000s | 469 | 61 |
| 2010s | 587 | 31 |
| 2020s | 306 | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Hanan is a name of Arabic origin meaning compassion or mercy. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1966 and has seen a slow but steady rise in usage since the mid-1980s, with its peak year in 2018. In 2025, it ranked 2,895th, with about 1 in every 27,712 baby girls receiving the name. The name is most commonly found in Minnesota, California, and Texas. Hanan's gentle meaning and cross-cultural appeal make it a distinctive choice for families seeking a name with deep roots in the Arabic-speaking world.
Hanan is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the root h-n-n which conveys tenderness, compassion, and mercy. The name is used across the Arabic-speaking world and appears in Islamic tradition as a virtue name. It has been used by both girls and boys historically, but in the United States it is predominantly given to girls.
Where Hanan is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Hanan” around the world
Where Hanan 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: Hani, Hana
Variants: Hannan
Sibling names for Hanan
Names that share Hanan's style, for a brother or sister.
