Girl Name · Hebrew Origin
Hadassah
Hadassah is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Hadassah is a girl baby name of Hebrew origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Hadassah often also consider Hedwig.
Hadassah meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Hadassah has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Hadassah to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Hadassah as H·A·D·A·S·S·A·H, with 8 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Hadassah is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Hadassah variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Hadassaha, Hadassahe, Hadassahy, Hadassa.
- Nicknames: Hada and H.
- Middle names: Pair Hadassah with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Hadassah middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Hedwig, Hannah, Hezekiah, Huldah, Harriett — full picks on the sibling names for Hadassah guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Hadassah? Browse our names like Hadassah guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Hadassah
What does the name Hadassah mean?
Hadassah has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Hadassah?
Hadassah originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Hadassah?
Hadassah has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Hadassah a boy's or girl's name?
Hadassah is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Hadassah in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Hadassah sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Hadassah?
Names that share Hadassah's sound and style include Hedwig, Hannah, Hezekiah, Huldah, Harriett.
What middle names pair well with Hadassah?
Good middle-name fits for Hadassah pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Hadassah is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Hadassah is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Hadassah?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Hadassah share its rhythm without rhyming — Hedwig, Hannah, Hezekiah all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.