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Hannah Girl

Popularity: #52 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationHAN-uh / /ˈhænə/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: grace; English: favored

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Hannah has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the word "ḥanāh," which means "grace" or "favor." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible as the mother of the prophet Samuel, a significant figure in Jewish history. The earliest forms of the name can be traced back to the biblical era, where it is spelled as חַנָּה in Hebrew. The name was later adopted into Greek as "Anna" and subsequently into Latin, maintaining its original meaning. The transition into Old French as "Hanne" and then into Middle English solidified its presence in the English language by the medieval period.

Hannah's historical significance is underscored by its biblical roots, particularly in the narrative of Hannah's prayer for a child, which is found in the First Book of Samuel, dating back to the 11th century BCE. This story has resonated through centuries, influencing various religious texts and traditions. The name was further popularized in Christian contexts through the New Testament, where Anna is mentioned as a prophetess in the Gospel of Luke, thus reinforcing its cultural and religious importance across both Judaism and Christianity.

Culturally, the name Hannah has been associated with themes of grace and favor, reflecting the qualities attributed to its biblical namesake. It has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often appearing in literature and religious texts. The diminutive form "Annie" has also emerged historically, though it is less prominent in the context of the name's original significance. Overall, Hannah's enduring legacy is a testament to its deep roots in religious tradition and its representation of grace throughout history.

Trend Summary

Hannah has consistently been a popular name in the United States, frequently appearing in the top 50 names for girls over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Hana
  • Hanna

International Variants

  • Ana (Spanish)
  • Hanna (German)
  • Chana (Hebrew)
  • Anna (Italian)

Famous people named Hannah

Hannah Arendt is a philosopher and political theorist best known for The Human Condition, Eichmann in Jerusalem, and The Origins of Totalitarianism.

Hannah Waddingham is an actress and singer best known for Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones, and The Winter's Tale.

Hannah Simone is an actress and television host best known for New Girl, The Simpsons, and The Last Resort.

Hannah Baker is a fictional character best known for her role in the series 13 Reasons Why.

Hannah Montana is a fictional character best known for the television series of the same name.

Fictional characters named Hannah

Hannah Montana is a fictional character from the TV series Hannah Montana. She is a teenage girl living a double life as a regular high school student and a famous pop star.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hannah was first seen in the United States in 1880. Hannah has ranked as high as #9 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Hannah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hannah (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 464
12%
CA 420
11%
NY 276
7%
FL 246
6%
PA 191
5%
NJ 155
4%
OH 144
4%
MA 136
3%
VA 128
3%
GA 119
3%
NC 118
3%
IL 118
3%
WA 103
3%
TN 94
2%
CO 84
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880221
1881196
1882214
1883209
1884275
1885236
1886254
1887279
1888295
1889301
1890267
1891293
1892326
1893304
1894293
1895301
1896323
1897288
1898338
1899288
1900325
1901266
1902271
1903250
1904261
1905219
1906256
1907239
1908240
1909278
1910305
1911279
1912359
1913396
1914443
1915546
1916549
1917541
1918513
1919534
1920471
1921496
1922412
1923434
1924381
1925381
1926360
1927348
1928273
1929255
1930251
1931213
1932231
1933202
1934239
1935208
1936174
1937199
1938197
1939212
1940188
1941180
1942214
1943195
1944166
1945153
1946144
1947184
1948183
1949170
1950165
1951165
1952151
1953154
1954153
1955135
1956141
1957123
1958124
1959136
1960133
1961150
1962142
1963146
1964136
1965123
1966133
1967122
1968142
1969142
1970172
1971179
1972251
1973301
1974326
1975446
1976536
1977632
1978735
1979970
19801,221
19811,414
19821,581
19832,398
19842,266
19852,449
19863,388
19874,594
19885,562
19897,830
199010,282
199110,769
199211,495
199312,509
199414,495
199517,018
199618,596
199720,596
199821,375
199921,679
200023,087
200120,723
200218,827
200317,638
200415,613
200514,853
200614,554
200713,322
20089,575
20097,583
20106,998
20116,584
20127,291
20137,306
20146,593
20156,432
20166,036
20175,932
20185,680
20195,641
20204,966
20214,588
20224,488
20234,117
20244,054