Bella vs Hannah

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
Nicknames
Han, Annie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bella Rank #109
Hannah Rank #52

Hannah is more popular, ranked #52 vs #109 for Bella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bella ___

  • Bella Grace
  • Bella Rose
  • Bella Marie
  • Bella Luna
  • Bella Sofia
  • Bella Jade

Hannah ___

  • Hannah Grace
  • Hannah Marie
  • Hannah Elizabeth
  • Hannah Rose
  • Hannah Joy
  • Hannah Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bella

Stella Luna Romeo Leonardo Aria

If you choose Hannah

Elijah Noah Abigail Sarah Luke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bella or Hannah more popular?

Hannah is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Bella at #109 in the United States.

What do Bella and Hannah mean?

Bella means "fair, lovely" (Latin origin). Hannah means "God has favored me" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bella and Hannah boy or girl names?

Bella is primarily a girl name. Hannah is primarily a girl name.

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