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Girl name

Hannah

Hannah is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “grace, favor.” It currently ranks #48 for US girls and is falling.

Meaning
Grace, favor.
Origin
Hebrew
US rank
#32
Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
H

Hannah's popularity over time

↓ Falling
#48 in 2023Peak rank #23US SSA · girls
#1#24#48201320182023

Source: US Social Security Administration national name data. Lower rank = more popular.

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Frequently asked about Hannah

What does the name Hannah mean?

Hannah means "Grace, favor." and is of Hebrew origin.

Is Hannah a boy or girl name?

Hannah is most commonly used as a girl name in the United States.

How popular is the name Hannah?

Hannah ranked #48 for US girls in 2023. Over the past decade its popularity has been falling (peak rank #23).

How many syllables are in Hannah?

Hannah has 2 syllables and 6 letters.

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