Names that start with H
816 different H-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Henry led them with 12,040 newborns. Compare all 2,314 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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2,314 of 2,314 H-names match
H-names in 2025
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- HaylieHaylie is a variant of Hayley, which derives from an English surname meaning 'hay clearingEnglish37
- HennessyOf uncertain originIrish37
- HaneenLonging, yearning, or nostalgic desireArabic37
- Hawkinsson of Hawkin, a medieval diminutive of Hal (Harry) or Hawk (the bird of prey)English37
- HermesMessenger of the gods in Greek mythologyGreek37
- HartleeOf uncertain originModern coinage37
- HennaHenna is a plant-based dye, and the name is often associated with the reddish-brown dye derived from it, but as a given name it has no inherent meaning beyond that associationArabic36
- HalseyFrom a surname derived from a place name meaning 'Hal's island' in Old EnglishEnglish35
- HansenSon of Hans, or son of JohnScandinavian35
- HutchSomebody who lives in a hut or shelterEnglish35
- HolstonDerived from a place name, likely referring to the Holston River in TennesseeEnglish35
- HubertBright heart or bright mindGerman34
- HerschelLittle deer, from a Yiddish diminutive of a Germanic root meaning 'deer' or 'hart'German34
- HarmoneeOf uncertain originModern coinage34
- HadiaA name derived from the Arabic word for 'guide' or 'leader', often associated with guidanceArabic34
- HamdanOne who praises or is thankful to GodArabic34
- Hyrumof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Hiram meaning 'exalted brother' or derived from an Arabic term for 'sacred'Hebrew33
- HaganYoung, youthful (uncertainIrish33
- HalinaA diminutive of Helena, meaning 'bright' or 'shining light'Slavic33
- HyacinthHyacinth is taken from the name of the flower, which in Greek myth grew from the blood of the youth HyakinthosEnglish33
- HuzaifaOne who has a pleasing appearance or is well-proportionedArabic33
- HaleighVariant of Hayley, derived from an English place name meaning 'hay clearing'English32
- HardenFrom the surname, meaning 'valley of hares' or 'hare dale'English32
- HeilyA variant of Hailey, derived from an English surname meaning 'hay clearing'English32
- HashemOne of the names of God in Islam, literally 'the Name'Arabic32
- HridayHeart, core, essenceSanskrit32
- HoracioOf debated originLatin31
- HeberOf uncertain originHebrew31
- HinaHina has multiple meanings across cultures: in Japanese it can mean 'sun' or 'a vegetable', while in Hawaiian it means 'gray' or 'leader of the moon', and in Arabic it refers to 'henna'Hawaiian31
- HenriqueHome rulerPortuguese31
- HartfordFord where harts (deer) crossEnglish31
- HayzleeOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- HayzenOf uncertain or invented originModern coinage31
- HusaynGood, handsome, or beautifulArabic31
- HimmatCourage, spirit, or resolveArabic31
- Helaena31
- HilarioCheerful, happySpanish30
- HadenFrom an English surname, probably derived from a place name meaning 'hay valley' or 'hay down'English30
- HoganYouthIrish30
- HumzaLion, brave, strongArabic30
- HeranOf uncertain originPersian30
- HayloPossibly a modern variant of Hayley or a blend of Hayley and LolaModern coinage30
- HazleighA modern feminine given name, likely a variant of Hazle (a woodland name) combined with the fashionable -leigh suffix, meaning 'hazel wood' or 'hazel tree meadowModern coinage30
- Hukam30
- HabibBeloved, dear oneArabic29
- HafsahYoung lionessArabic29
- HarleiVariant of Harley, a name of uncertain originEnglish29
- HaykOf uncertain origin, but likely derived from the legendary Armenian patriarch Hayk, meaning 'giant' or 'powerful' in Armenian traditionArabic29
- HazeleeA modern invented name, likely derived from the word 'haze' combined with the popular '-lee' suffixModern coinage29
- HadrielLikely a variant of Hadriel, possibly meaning 'splendor of God' or 'my splendor is God' in Hebrew, but the exact derivation is uncertainHebrew29
- HemenA modern name of uncertain origin, likely invented or derived from He-ManModern coinage29
- HayleighOf uncertain originEnglish28
- HoorainA variant of Houri, referring to the celestial maidens described in Islamic paradiseArabic28
- HanOf uncertain origin, possibly 'king' or 'one' in various languagesModern coinage27
- HaylenOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage27
- HadiyaGift, present, or guide to righteousnessArabic27
- HaniOf uncertain originArabic27
- HabibaBeloved, sweetheart, or dear oneArabic27
- HadlieOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- HudsenSon of Hud or son of HughEnglish27
- HaelynOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- HarleenOf uncertain originModern coinage26
- HewittFrom an English surname meaning 'cut wood' or 'little Hugh'English26
- HajarDerived from Arabic for 'stone' or 'rock', also referring to Hagar, the wife of Abraham in Islamic and biblical traditionArabic26
- HaidarLionArabic26
- HazleeOf uncertain originModern coinage26
- HadaraSplendor, beauty, or adornedHebrew26
- Harir26
- Haliof uncertain originEnglish25
- HillelHe who praises God or praise of God, traditionally interpreted from the Hebrew root הלל (hll), meaning 'to praiseHebrew25
- HasaniHandsome, good, or beautiful, derived from the Arabic root Ḥ-S-NArabic25
- HarvestThe season of gathering crops, or the act of gathering a cropEnglish25
- HensonSon of HenryEnglish25
- HendricksSon of Hendrick, a Dutch and German form of Henry, meaning 'home ruler'English25
- HaisleighOf uncertain meaningModern coinage25
- HucksonHuckson is a modern coinage, likely formed by combining the surname or given name Huck with the popular suffix -son, meaning 'son of Huck'Modern coinage25
- Harshivone who is full of joy or delightSanskrit25
- HimariA Japanese name likely meaning "sunlight" or "light of the sun" (from hi "sun" + mari, a feminine suffix), though the compound is not standardJapanese25
- HilaryOne meaning is 'cheerful' or 'joyful', from the Latin hilarisLatin24
- HarlinOf uncertain originEnglish24
- HishamGenerosity, munificenceArabic24
- HughesSon of Hugh or descendant of HughEnglish24
- HiraGemstone or diamondArabic24
- HamadOne who praises, or praiseworthyArabic24
- HanielGrace of GodHebrew24
- Hinatalikely derived from Japanese 日向 (hinata) meaning 'sunny place' or 'facing the sun'Japanese24
- HenrykHome rulerGerman24
- HawthorneLives near a hawthorn hedge or thicketEnglish24
- HaithamYoung lion, lion cubArabic24
- HasetThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage24
- HidayahGuidance, righteousness, or divine direction in IslamArabic24
- HariMeaning uncertainSanskrit23
- HalimahGentle, mild-tempered, or forbearingArabic23
- HailynOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining sounds from Hayley and Lynn, or a variant of Hayley with a fashionable -lyn endingModern coinage23
- HallelPraise (to God)Hebrew23
- HarliPossibly a feminine form of Harley, which derives from an English surname meaning 'hare's meadow'English22
- HeavynRespelling of Heaven, referring to the celestial realmModern coinage22
- HatcherOccupational surname for a maker or seller of hatchetsEnglish22
- HadasaMyrtle treeHebrew22
- HazelynDerived from the English name Hazel, meaning the hazel tree, with the fashionable -lyn suffixModern coinage22
- HendryxSon of HenryModern coinage22
- HarnaazOf uncertain originModern coinage22
- Homerpledge, hostage, or blind (uncertain)Greek21
- HowieDiminutive of Howard, meaning 'high guard' or 'brave heart'English21
- HenleeOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- HeinrichHome rulerGerman21
- HaleemaGentle, patient, mild-tempered, or forbearingArabic21
- HashirOne who is alert, intelligent, or sensibleArabic21
- HarounExalted, highArabic21
- HeloisaThe feminine form of Heloísio, possibly meaning 'famous warrior' or 'sun'Portuguese21
- HadichaOf uncertain originArabic21
- Haizen21
- Hayami21
- Harmonone who is a member of the armyGerman20
- HaydnOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'fire' or associated with the composer Joseph HaydnGerman20
- HebaGift, especially a gift from GodArabic20
- HerculesGlory of HeraGreek20
- HanleyFrom the high or cleared meadowEnglish20
- HazelleHazelle is a variant of Hazel, which derives from the English word for the hazel tree or its nut, symbolizing wisdom and protection in folkloreEnglish20
- HadeelCooing (as of a pigeon)Arabic20
- HenrryVariant spelling of Henry, meaning 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household'English20
- HaythamYoung hawk or lion cubArabic20
- HidayaGuidance, divine guidanceArabic20
- Heliaof uncertain originGreek20
- HaydeeOf uncertain originGreek19
- HawkA hawk, a bird of prey known for its keen eyesight and swift flightEnglish19
- HallyPossibly a variant of Hallie, a diminutive of Harriet or Halle, ultimately of Germanic origin meaning 'home ruler'English19
- HarnoorOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- HyattProbably derived from an English surname meaning 'high gate' or 'high place'English19
- HanadMost commonly interpreted as a Somali form of 'Ahmed' or 'Muhammad,' meaning 'praiseworthy' or 'the praised one' in ArabicArabic19
- HanifaTrue believer, or one who is upright and devoutArabic19
- HaizelOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- HarvinUsually a variant of Harvey or a modern coinageModern coinage19
- HartlynOf uncertain meaningModern coinage19
- HeydenProbably a variant of Hayden, meaning 'hay valley' or 'fire' depending on origin, but the intended meaning for this spelling is unclearEnglish19
- HollynnOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- HirayaIn Tagalog, 'hiraya' means 'hope' or 'aspiration', often associated with the concept of dreaming for a better futureModern coinage19
- Husaina19
- Hartlie19
- Hiltondweller at the hill settlementEnglish18
- HilaHalo, aura, or circle of lightHebrew18
- HeloiseFamous in battle, or of uncertain derivationFrench18
- HesstonPlace name: from Hesston, a town in Kansas, or derived from the Old English surname Hessington meaning 'dweller at the hessa (heath) farmEnglish18
- HoltenOf uncertain originEnglish18
- HarukiOf uncertain originJapanese18
- HeerA name for a beloved, often associated with devotion and beauty, from Punjabi and Sindhi folkloreModern coinage18
- HananiahYahweh has been graciousHebrew18
- HartlynnFrom the surname Hartley, meaning 'deer meadow' in Old English, combined with the fashionable -lynn suffixModern coinage18
- HridaanOne who has a heart, or full of heartSanskrit18
- HaysenOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- HanzoProbably of Japanese origin, meaning uncertain, but often associated with 'half' or 'halfway' and a common masculine suffixJapanese18
- HuckstonOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- HarriettHome ruler, or estate rulerEnglish17
- HailyOf uncertain originEnglish17
- HamidPraiseworthy, one who is worthy of praiseArabic17
- HaysSon of Hayes, from a surname likely derived from a place name meaning 'hedge' or 'enclosure' in Old EnglishEnglish17
- HoldynA modern variant of Holden, likely derived from the Old English meaning 'deep valley'Modern coinage17
- HeydiOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant spelling of Heidi, which is a diminutive of Adelheid, meaning 'noble'German17
- HappyFeeling or expressing joy, contentment, or pleasureEnglish17
- HammadOne who praises (God), praiseworthyArabic17
- HenleighFeminine variant of Henry, generally understood to mean 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household'English17
- HaevynOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- HelioDerived from Greek 'helios', meaning 'sun'Greek17
- HutchinsonSon of Hutchin, a diminutive of Hugh (meaning 'heart, mind')English17
- HanvikaPossibly derived from Sanskrit elements meaning 'swan' or 'divine'Sanskrit17
- Huxtyn17
- HomeroA Spanish and Portuguese form of Homer, meaning 'hostage' or 'pledge' in Greek, though it is also associated with the ancient Greek poet HomerSpanish16
- HarvieOriginally a Scottish surname, Harvie is traditionally a short form of Harvey, meaning 'battle worthy'Scottish16
- HeronDerived from the bird name heron, or possibly from the Greek hero HeronEnglish16
- HaynesFrom the surname meaning 'enclosures' or 'dwellings'English16
- HolidayFrom the English word for a religious festival or day of celebrationEnglish16
- HanaaBliss, happiness, or serenityArabic16
- HarmaniVariant of Harmony, meaning 'agreement' or 'concord'Modern coinage16
- HassetOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- HelixOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- Halstynof uncertain originModern coinage16
- HeelaOf uncertain originHebrew16
- HuxOf uncertain origin, possibly a short form of HuxleyModern coinage16
- HilinaiOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- Hesed16
- HonoraHonor, repute, dignityLatin15
- HelainaBright, shining light, or torchGreek15
- HaraldArmy ruler or leader of an armyScandinavian15
- HenrickHome rulerScandinavian15
- HydeAs a given name, Hyde is most likely derived from the English surname Hyde, which originally denoted a person who lived on or near a hide of land (an old unit of land measurement) or from place names meaning 'hideEnglish15
- HarutoHaruto can mean 'sun flying' or 'spring sunshine' depending on the kanji used, but it is most commonly associated with the meanings 'sunlight' and 'soar'Japanese15
- HodayaThanksgiving, gratitudeHebrew15
- HallelujahPraise the LordHebrew15
- HannyGracious or favoredEnglish15
- HonestiiOf uncertain origin, likely a modern phonetic respelling of Honesty, meaning the virtue of truthfulnessModern coinage15
- HorizonThe line where the earth and sky appear to meetModern coinage15
- HazimDetermined, resolute, or firmArabic15
- HollinOf uncertain originEnglish15
- Horacefrom the Roman family name Horatius, of uncertain origin, possibly EtruscanLatin14
- HerlindaGod's power or God's protectionGerman14
- Hildegardbattle guard, derived from Old High German 'hild' (battle) and 'gard' (enclosure, protection)German14
- HarlonFrom the meadow of the haresEnglish14
- HavannaOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- HelinaLight, torch, or moonGreek14
- HazellPossibly a variant of Hazel, referring to the hazel tree or a colorEnglish14