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Hannah vs Anna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hannah

Girl #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has favored me"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#52
Total SSA Count
4,054
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Anna

Girl #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew (Hannah)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Russian Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#94
Total SSA Count
2,700
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hannah Rank #52
Anna Rank #94

Hannah is more popular, ranked #52 vs #94 for Anna.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hannah or Anna more popular?

Hannah is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Anna at #94 in the United States.

What do Hannah and Anna mean?

Hannah means "God has favored me" (Hebrew origin). Anna means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (Hannah) origin).

Are Hannah and Anna boy or girl names?

Hannah is primarily a girl name. Anna is primarily a girl name.

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