Hadassah Girl

Popularity: #488 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: huh-DAS-uh //həˈdæsə//

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Myrtle tree

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Hadassah has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the word "hadas," which means "myrtle." The myrtle tree is significant in Jewish tradition, symbolizing peace and prosperity. The name appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Esther, where Hadassah is the Hebrew name of Queen Esther, a central figure in the narrative who saves the Jewish people from persecution in the Persian Empire.

The name was transliterated into Greek as "Esther," which is derived from the Persian word for "star," but the original Hebrew form has maintained its cultural significance throughout history. Historically, Hadassah is associated with the Jewish diaspora and has been used in various contexts, particularly among Jewish communities.

The name gained prominence during the Second Temple period and has been carried through centuries of Jewish history. In the 20th century, the name was further popularized by the establishment of Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, founded in 1912, which aimed to promote health and education in Israel.

This organization has played a significant role in the development of medical and educational institutions in the region, thereby reinforcing the name's association with community service and empowerment. Culturally, Hadassah embodies themes of bravery, identity, and resilience, reflecting the story of Queen Esther.

The name is often celebrated during Jewish festivals, particularly Purim, which commemorates the events of the Book of Esther. The enduring legacy of Hadassah is also evident in its use in various forms of literature and art, where it symbolizes strength and hope.

The diminutive form "Hadi" has been used affectionately in some cultures, further illustrating the name's adaptability and enduring appeal.

Famous people named Hadassah

In this section, you will find notable people named Hadassah. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Hadassah who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Hadassah Lieberman is a philanthropist and community leader best known for her work in Jewish causes and women's health advocacy.

Fictional characters named Hadassah

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Hadassah is a fictional character from the novel A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers. She is a young Jewish woman living in ancient Rome who struggles with her faith and identity amidst persecution.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Hadassah, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Hadassah. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hadassah was first seen in the United States in 1910.

Hadassah has ranked as high as #1046 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, New Jersey, Texas, and California.

In the past 5 years the name Hadassah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Hadassah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Hadassah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Hadassah.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 529 529
2024 577 577
2023 488 488
2022 489 489
2021 418 418
2020 427 427
2019 429 429
2018 390 390
2017 399 399
2016 445 445
2015 405 405
2014 403 403
2013 359 359
2012 321 321
2011 342 342
2010 324 324
2009 295 295
2008 276 276
2007 268 268
2006 150 150
2005 142 142
2004 102 102
2003 102 102
2002 82 82
2001 94 94
2000 81 81
1999 71 71
1998 69 69
1997 61 61
1996 48 48
1995 50 50
1994 37 37
1993 38 38
1992 46 46
1991 45 45
1990 28 28
1989 33 33
1988 29 29
1987 27 27
1986 26 26
1985 44 44
1984 18 18
1983 13 13
1982 13 13
1981 14 14
1980 16 16
1979 15 15
1978 17 17
1977 13 13
1976 13 13
1975 8 8
1974 8 8
1973 13 13
1972 14 14
1971 7 7
1970 11 11
1967 5 5
1965 6 6
1961 5 5
1959 8 8
1956 7 7
1955 6 6
1954 6 6
1952 5 5
1950 6 6
1948 8 8
1944 5 5
1937 6 6
1932 5 5
1930 7 7
1924 6 6
1923 5 5
1922 5 5
1920 7 7
1918 6 6
1917 6 6
1916 5 5
1910 5 5

Top States for Hadassah (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 58
11%
FL 57
11%
NJ 49
9%
NY 49
9%
PA 29
6%
CA 24
5%
GA 23
4%
IN 22
4%
OH 18
3%
VA 15
3%
WA 15
3%
NC 13
2%
TN 13
2%
MO 13
2%
IL 12
2%
MD 11
2%
AZ 10
2%
MN 10
2%
AL 9
2%
MA 9
2%
CO 9
2%
MI 9
2%
CT 8
2%
OR 8
2%
NV 7
1%
WI 6
1%
SC 6
1%
ID 5
1%
MS 5
1%