An vs Hani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

An

Boy #4,327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace, tranquility"

Origin: Vietnamese/Chinese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,327
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Hani

Boy #4,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, joyful, blissful"

Origin: Arabic (h-n-a root)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hawaiian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,238
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

An Rank #4,327
Hani Rank #4,238

Hani is more popular, ranked #4238 vs #4327 for An.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

An ___

  • An Joseph
  • An Michael
  • An David
  • An James
  • An Lee

Hani ___

  • Hani Kaito
  • Hani Zaid
  • Hani Omar
  • Hani Kai
  • Hani Ren
  • Hani Soren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose An

Linh Bao Nam Mai Minh

If you choose Hani

Leilani Amir Nour Mahina Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is An or Hani more popular?

Hani is more popular, ranked #4238 compared to An at #4327 in the United States.

What do An and Hani mean?

An means "peace, tranquility" (Vietnamese/Chinese origin). Hani means "happy, joyful, blissful" (Arabic (h-n-a root) origin).

Are An and Hani boy or girl names?

An is primarily a boy name. Hani is primarily a boy name.

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