US Popularity:1384
Origin:Swiss
Meaning:Happiness; Flower; Work; Glow; Grace; Favor
With Spanish origins, Hana is a girl’s name with the beautiful meaning of “happiness” or “flower.” Hana is a name that travels throughout many different cultures. In Hawaiian culture, the name means “work,” whereas in Māori it translates to “glow.” Hana is also a very popular name in Switzerland, and would certainly pay homage to this beautiful country. This is most likely due to the Swiss tradition of giving children names of Hebrew origin from the Old Testament, which began after the Reformation in the 16th century. Baby can even look up to Swiss writer Hana Catherine Mullens, who was born in India and wrote one of the first Bengali novels. So, if you’re looking for an alternative to Hannah that speaks to many different cultures, Hana is a fitting choice.

Famous People Named Hana

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  • Hana Mandlikova
    Tennis Player

Hana Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Hana is currently #901 on The Bump
Girl:Hana is currently #407 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Hana is currently #1384 in U.S. births
Girl:Hana is currently #529 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1384
in 2022
+ 141
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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