Hannah is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #105 in 2025 with 439 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 5,916 births ranking #6. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 92.6%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 577 girls born was named Hannah. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Hannah is one of the great biblical classics, meaning grace or favour. It feels warm, balanced, and quietly timeless.
The name has been used continuously for centuries and remains widely loved because it combines spiritual depth with simple beauty. Its palindromic shape adds to its memorability.