Girl Name · Hebrew Origin
Hanna
Hanna — a girl name from the Hebrew tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Grace, favor", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Hana is on your shortlist, Hanna belongs in the same conversation.
Hanna meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Grace, favor
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Hanna to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Hanna as H·A·N·N·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Hanna is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Hanna variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Hannaa, Hannae, Hannay, Hann.
- Nicknames: Han and H.
- Middle names: Pair Hanna with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Hanna middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Hana, Hannah, Honey, Helena, Hamza — full picks on the sibling names for Hanna guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Hanna? Browse our names like Hanna 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 Hanna
What does the name Hanna mean?
Hanna means "Grace, favor" and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Hanna?
Hanna originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Hanna?
Hanna has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Hanna a boy's or girl's name?
Hanna is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Hanna in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Hanna sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Hanna?
Names that share Hanna's sound and style include Hana, Hannah, Honey, Helena, Hamza.
What middle names pair well with Hanna?
Good middle-name fits for Hanna pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Hanna is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Hanna is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Hanna?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Hanna share its rhythm without rhyming — Hana, Hannah, Honey all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.