Hadassah
How to say it: huh-DASS-uh · /həˈdæsə/
From Hebrew 'hadassah' meaning 'myrtle tree'. The Hebrew name of Queen Esther in the Bible.
Hadassah was the 471st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 529 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 35% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #365 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #471 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 529 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,100 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +35% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #365 |
| In France, 2025 | #806 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Growth continues for Hadassah with the 2020s as its best period yet. At its peak now, further increase looks likely ahead.
What goes with it
Warm and biblical with crisp breathy sounds. Haddie offers a cozy short form while Avigail shares its style.
Nicknames
- Haddie
- Dassah
- Hada
Honouring a Hadassah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Hadassah is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #806 for girls in 2025.
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