Hannah Name Meaning
Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Hannah. Fact checked by Sarah ScottFact checked by Sarah ScottThe name Hannah stems from the Hebrew name Channah, which means "favor" or "grace." It is a biblical name, with Hannah appearing in the Old Testament as the mother of the prophet Samuel. Today, it is a popular name for girls. Origin: The name Hannah comes from the Hebrew name Channah ("favor," "grace"). It is also a biblical name from the Old Testament.Gender: Hannah is typically used as a girl's name.Pronunciation: HAN-a (English), HA-na (German), HAH-na (Dutch)
Editor's NoteAlthough many baby names are separated by gender, Parents believes that sex does not need to play a role in your name selection process. It’s important to select a name that you feel suits your new baby the best.
How Popular Is the Name Hannah?Hannah is a popular name that has held a spot in the top 50 baby names for girls for the past 35 years. In the late 1990s, the popularity of the name Hannah peaked significantly. It held the No. 2 spot for three years in a row and remained in the top 10 most popular names for over a decade.The name Hannah still ranks high in popularity, though it’s not as popular as it once was. In 2023, Hannah was the No. 48 name for girls in America.
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Name VariationsThere are variations of the name Hannah in Hebrew, German, and Dutch.Chana (Hebrew)Chanah (Hebrew)Hanna (Hebrew, German, and Dutch)Hanne (German)Similar NamesOther girl names from the Old Testament include:AbigailEveDelilahDinahLeahMichalRebekahRuthTamarOther names that start with "H" include:HadleyHarperHavanaHayleyHazelHennessyHopeSuggested Sibling NamesSome names that pair well with Hannah are:AlexDanielHenryJamieMatthewNoahOliviaRachelSamSarahFamous People Named HannahIf you are considering the name Hannah for your baby, here are some famous people who share the name:Hannah Brown, lead in season 15 of The BacheloretteHannah Montana, fictional character portrayed by Miley CyrusHannah Rylee, TikTok star with over 4.5 million followersHannah Stocking, Instagram star with over 26 million followers Hannah Storm, sports journalist and anchor for ESPN's SportsCenterHannah Waddingham, British actress known for tv series Ted Lasso More Baby NamesStill searching for the perfect baby name? Check out these related baby name lists for even more options: Top 1,000 Baby Girl Names300 Most Popular Middle Names for Girls100 Flower and Plant Baby Names
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