Hana
Hana is a girl's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Flower (Japanese); happiness or bliss (Arabic).
Origin and history
Hana is a versatile name found across multiple cultures, most notably originating from Japanese where it means 'flower', and Arabic where it signifies 'happiness' or 'bliss'. It also exists as a Slavic and Germanic variant of Hannah. In the United States, it offers a distinct, multicultural alternative to the traditional name Hannah and has seen steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
13,007 babies in the United States have been named Hana since 1880. It ranks #1404 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #709.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.8 %)
- NY (11.9 %)
- TX (8.3 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
- WA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 34 |
| 1920-1930 | 16 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 36 |
| 1970-1980 | 239 |
| 1980-1990 | 922 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,235 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,829 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,367 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,329 |
Famous people named Hana
- Hana MandlĂková: Tennis player, Coach
- Hana Mae Lee: Actress, Model
Fun facts
- Hana independently developed in several language families, spanning East Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
- While often confused with Hannah, Hana has its own unique etymological roots in Japanese and Arabic.