Girl
Hana
flower, happiness
About Hana
Elegant simplicity defines this four-letter gem that transcends cultural boundaries with effortless grace. Hana possesses a gentle strength, whispering rather than shouting yet commanding attention through its understated beauty. The name flows like water, smooth and natural, requiring no embellishment to make its mark. It's internationally recognized yet never feels foreign, bridging cultures and languages with remarkable ease. Hana suits a thoughtful child, someone who observes the world with quiet wisdom beyond her years. The name's brevity makes it memorable and easy to spell, practical considerations that serve well throughout life. There's a timeless quality here, neither trendy nor dated, allowing it to age gracefully from infancy through adulthood. Hana carries an artistic sensibility, suggesting creativity and refinement. Parents drawn to minimalism and classic elegance find this name particularly appealing, as it achieves maximum impact with minimal fuss.
Popularity of the Name Hana
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | #998 | #391 | #733 | ||
| 1994 | #889 | #239 | #751 | ||
| 1995 | #927 | #295 | #885 | ||
| 1996 | #892 | #211 | #605 | ||
| 1997 | #721 | #463 | #247 | #593 | |
| 1998 | #737 | #417 | #344 | #545 | #554 |
| 1999 | #672 | #399 | #212 | #569 | #536 |
| 2000 | #640 | #304 | #280 | #482 | |
| 2001 | #651 | #285 | #353 | #388 | |
| 2002 | #621 | #255 | #258 | #423 | |
| 2003 | #675 | #266 | #270 | #461 | #359 |
| 2004 | #691 | #281 | #211 | #753 | #423 |
| 2005 | #668 | #299 | #261 | #488 | #392 |
| 2006 | #720 | #289 | #266 | #483 | #382 |
| 2007 | #781 | #266 | #293 | #657 | #442 |
| 2008 | #828 | #299 | #201 | #517 | #343 |
| 2009 | #835 | #283 | #393 | #548 | #429 |
| 2010 | #849 | #331 | #241 | #434 | |
| 2011 | #838 | #308 | #234 | #639 | #448 |
| 2012 | #844 | #272 | #246 | #443 | #447 |
| 2013 | #770 | #308 | #228 | #505 | #380 |
| 2014 | #841 | #308 | #239 | #468 | #359 |
| 2015 | #859 | #343 | #198 | #443 | #300 |
| 2016 | #845 | #273 | #164 | #323 | #323 |
| 2017 | #780 | #312 | #280 | #497 | #373 |
| 2018 | #729 | #250 | #247 | #445 | #345 |
| 2019 | #820 | #241 | #275 | #642 | #331 |
| 2020 | #756 | #221 | #253 | #501 | #264 |
| 2021 | #808 | #233 | #169 | #447 | #272 |
| 2022 | #725 | #222 | #265 | #325 | #302 |
| 2023 | #728 | #219 | #166 | #255 | #232 |
| 2024 | #709 | #204 | #214 | #456 | #304 |
| 2025 | #658 | #161 | #156 | #256 | #196 |
| 1979 | #320 | ||||
| 1981 | #355 | ||||
| 1986 | #281 | ||||
| 1987 | #374 | ||||
| 1988 | #348 | ||||
| 1989 | #250 | ||||
| 1990 | #279 | ||||
| 1991 | #293 | ||||
| 1992 | #353 | #874 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Hana
Names Similar to Hana
Nicknames for Hana
- Han
- Annie
- Hani
- Honey
- Nana
Famous People Named Hana
| Hana Mandlíková | Czech tennis player |
| Hana Brady | Holocaust victim and subject of the book "Hana's Suitcase" |
| Hana Soukupova | Czech supermodel |
| Hana Ali | daughter of Muhammad Ali |
| Hana Kimura | Japanese professional wrestler |
| Hana Schank | American author and journalist |
| Hana Meijer | Dutch field hockey player |
| Hana Beaman | American professional snowboarder |
| Hana Makhmalbaf | Iranian film director |
| Hana Hegerová | Czech singer and actress |
| Hana Benesova | Czech long jumper |
| Hana Jirickova | Czech supermodel |
| Hana Tajima | British-Japanese fashion designer |
| Hana Giraldo | American singer-songwriter |
| Hana Zelinova | Slovak TV presenter |
| Hana Yori Dango | Japanese actress |
| Hana Laszlo | Israeli actress |
| Hana Schmitz | German swimmer |
| Hana Planckaert | Belgian cyclist |
| Hana Williams | Ethiopian adoptee and victim of child abuse |
Characters Named Hana
| Hana Sasaki | from "Hana's Suitcase" by Karen Levine |
| Hana Gitelman | from the TV show "Heroes" |
| Hana Arashi | from the manga and anime series "Tokyo Mew Mew" |
| Hana Abé | from the book series "The Drákon Series" by Shana Abé |
| Hana Song, also known as D.Va | from the video game "Overwatch" |
| Hana Ichinose | from the manga and anime series "Slow Start" |
| Hana Oshiroi | from the light novel and anime series "Ben-To" |
| Hana Midorikawa | from the manga and anime series "Prison School" |
| Hana Asakura | from the manga and anime series "Shaman King" |
| Hana Mutou | from the manga and anime series "Prunus Girl" |
| Hana Makihatayama | from the manga and anime series "Katte ni Kaizou" |
| Hana Kirisaki | from the manga and anime series "Nisekoi" |
| Hana-chan | from the manga and anime series "Machikado Mazoku" |
| Hana Shirosaki | from the manga and anime series "Wataten! - An Angel Flew Down to Me" |
| Hana Uzaki | from the manga and anime series "Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!" |