Hanna vs Thea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hanna

Girl #505 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#505
Total SSA Count
605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Han, Annie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Thea

Girl #348 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"goddess, divine"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Scandinavian English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#348
Total SSA Count
893
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Thee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hanna Rank #505
Thea Rank #348

Thea is more popular, ranked #348 vs #505 for Hanna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hanna ___

  • Hanna Grace
  • Hanna Marie
  • Hanna Louise
  • Hanna Elizabeth
  • Hanna Rose
  • Hanna Claire

Thea ___

  • Thea Rose
  • Thea Marie
  • Thea Jane
  • Thea Claire
  • Thea Mae
  • Thea Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hanna

Elijah Noah Levi Sarah Miriam

If you choose Thea

Archer Liam Callum Iris Cora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hanna or Thea more popular?

Thea is more popular, ranked #348 compared to Hanna at #505 in the United States.

What do Hanna and Thea mean?

Hanna means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Thea means "goddess, divine" (Greek origin).

Are Hanna and Thea boy or girl names?

Hanna is primarily a girl name. Thea is primarily a girl name.

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