Hana
How to say it: HAH-nuh · /ˈhɑnə/
Means 'flower/blossom' in Japanese; 'happiness' in Arabic; variant of Hannah ('grace') in Slavic cultures.
Hana was the 53rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 436 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 32% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #72 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 | #53 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 436 |
| Share of births | 1 in 662 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −32% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #72 |
| In France, 2025 | #55 among girls’ names, 295 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
At its height in the 2020s, Hana sits at its peak in this decade. The next few years should see it settle slightly lower.
What goes with it
Delicate in sound with soft breathy tones, Hana feels gentle and travels well with flower and nature associations. Lina and Aya share its style.
Honouring a Hana in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Hana is about 1 in 28.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, Czech, English, French, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean.
In France: #55 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #144. Ireland: #255.
Famous people named Hana
- Hana Mandlíková (born 1962)Czech tennis player
- Hana Mae Lee (born 1988)American actress
- Hana Kimura (1997–2020)Japanese professional wrestler
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