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Hasana

hah-SAH-nah · Variant of Hasan, meaning 'handsome' or 'good'.

2025 rank (girls)
#14,942
Babies named in 2025
5
Peak popularity
2002
2025 frequency
1 in 321,453 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.

Popularity of Hasana since 1972

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

3710198020002020Most births 2002Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s17
1980s5
1990s6
2000s50
2010s21
2020s17

Meaning & origin

Hasana is a rare Arabic name for girls, derived from the masculine name Hasan. It has been in use in the United States since 1972, with its highest popularity occurring in 2002. As of 2025, it ranks 14,942, with about 1 in 321,453 newborn girls receiving the name. The trajectory of Hasana has been relatively stable over the decades, though it remains uncommon. The name carries a positive meaning related to beauty and goodness, and it is a gentle feminine alternative to the more widespread Hasan.

Hasana is a feminine form of Hasan, a common Arabic name derived from the root ḥ-s-n, meaning 'beauty' or 'goodness'. It has been used across the Muslim world, though it is less common than the masculine form. In the United States, Hasana has been recorded since 1972, with a peak in popularity in 2002.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Sana, Hasa

Variants: Hassana, Hasna, Hasanah

Sibling names for Hasana

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

Sisters: Amina, Fatima, Layla, Zahra, Nadia

Brothers: Hasan, Hussein, Ali, Omar, Yusuf

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Hasana mean?
Hasana is a feminine variant of Hasan, meaning 'handsome' or 'good' in Arabic.
How popular is the name Hasana?
In 2025, Hasana ranked 14,942 in the U.S., with approximately 1 in 321,453 newborn girls given the name.
Is Hasana a boy or girl name?
Hasana is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.