Girl · #698 in 2026

Hana

Hana as a given name may have any of several origins. It is also a version of a Hebrew name from the root ḥ-n-n meaning "favour" or "grace", a Kurdish name meaning hope (هانا), a Persian name meaning flower (حَنا) and an Arabic name meaning "bliss" (هَناء). As a Japanese name, it is usually translated as flower (花). In Korean, it means the number one (하나).

Current Rank
#698
Peak Rank
#621 (2005)
Total Babies
13K
5-Yr Trend
+12%
1912
First Year
2026
Last Year
2005
Peak Year
#621
Peak Rank
13K
Total Count
70
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Hana

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Hana as a given name may have any of several origins. It is also a version of a Hebrew name from the root ḥ-n-n meaning "favour" or "grace", a Kurdish name meaning hope (هانا), a Persian name meaning flower (حَنا) and an Arabic name meaning "bliss" (هَناء). As a Japanese name, it is usually translated as flower (花). In Korean, it means the number one (하나).

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The Story of Hana

Hana first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1912, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 416 Hanas were born — ranking #667 that year. As of 2026, Hana ranks #698 for baby girls with 409 births, gradually rising (+12%). In total, more than 13K Hanas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Hana

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hana is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hana

What does the name Hana mean?
Hana as a given name may have any of several origins. It is also a version of a Hebrew name from the root ḥ-n-n meaning "favour" or "grace", a Kurdish name meaning hope (هانا), a Persian name meaning flower (حَنا) and an Arabic name meaning "bliss" (هَناء). As a Japanese name, it is usually translated as flower (花). In Korean, it means the number one (하나).
How popular is Hana in 2026?
In 2026, Hana ranks #698 among girls' names in the U.S., with 409 babies given the name that year.
When was Hana most popular?
Hana reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #621 that year with 416 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Hana most popular?
Hana has historically been most popular in Hawaii, District of Columbia, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hana.
Is Hana a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Hana is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Hana?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hana include Berta, Annabell, Marlowe. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Hana

Hana is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 13K births in the dataset. Hana's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #621. Use the chart and map above to compare Hana's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.