Hanna
Pronunciation: [ h-AN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Hanna is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-AN-uh.
Parents who love the name Hanna often also consider Shamsuddin, Anel, Rhyne .
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Hanna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 132 babies have been named Hanna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hanna is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,466 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,466
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Hanna is also used as a girl name, ranked #505.
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About the Name Hanna
Hanna is a boy name .
Is Hanna a boy or girl name? Hanna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,466 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #505. Hanna is more commonly used as a girl name.
Hanna is currently ranked #40,466 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hanna include Han, Hay, Haie, and Hankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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