Hana
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Hana is a Hebrew name meaning “grace”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.98% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Hana
Hana is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning grace or favor. It serves as a simplified form of the name Hannah, rooted in the concept of divine kindness. Beyond its Hebrew origin, the name independently appears in other languages with various meanings, but its most recognized historical usage stems from its biblical roots as a name associated with devotion and virtue.
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Gender Usage of the Name Hana
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Hana is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.98% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Hana
Hana is among the Top 62 Trending Girls’ name Worldwide for 2026
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Hana is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 9.8K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.3K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 3.5K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 78K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Hana ranked #216 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #460 in 2024 — an improvement of 244 places. Hana maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #216 in 2025. Its lowest recorded position was #3,784 in 1974. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 105 places (from #321 to #216).
Name StyleMethodology
Hana is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 47% of available years and remains active today, averaging 876 births per year after a historical peak in 2018.Characteristics of the Name Hana
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- H — Girl Names Starting with H
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Hana is a two-syllable name with an open vowel structure that produces a light, airy sound. It has no singular, universally recognized historical figure to define it, allowing its phonetic properties to take prominence. This absence of a strong masculine or historical shadow results in a distinctly Soft & Gentle aesthetic.
Middle Names For Hana
Middle names used with HanaMethodology
Hana is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Hana Marie · Hana Elizabeth · Hana Nicole · Hana Mae · Hana RoseView all 87 girl middle names.
- Total 145 middle names used with Hana
- 12 boy middle names used with Hana
- 38 unisex middle names used with Hana
Middle name suggestions for HanaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Hana is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Hana Moore · Hana Mills · Hana Marsh · Hana Marks · Hana Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Hana
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 1 biological record matching the name Hana. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. This record is provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Hana
Sound Like Hana Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Hannah · Hanna · Honey · View all 53 names
Spelled Like Hana Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Hanna · Hania · Hanah · View all 21 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Helen · Heather · Hannah · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Hana Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Hana”
Dictionary Meaning of "Hana"Methodology
definite singular of hane
alternative form of hane
More Info
How to Spell Hana in ASL
- H
- a
- n
- a
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