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Hanaa

Girl name · Arabic

Meaninghappiness, bliss · Arabic

Hanaa is an Arabic girl name meaning “happiness, bliss”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Hanaa and you get Ahaan. Same letters, different name.
  • Hidden namesLook closely: Hanaa has the name Ana hiding inside it.
  • GenerationHanaa peaked in 1999, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Hanaa you'd meet today is about 26 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hanaa would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 100,000 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryHanaa first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
Baby in a pink top lying on a white blanket
hello, little Hanaa

US births per million girls, 1987–2025

05.511198720002025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Hanaa

Hanaa is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “happiness, bliss”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1990s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Hanaa

What does the name Hanaa mean?

Hanaa means “happiness, bliss” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Felicity (“happiness”), Khushi (“happiness”), Sachi (“happiness”) and Furaha (“joy, happiness”).

What is the origin of the name Hanaa?

Hanaa is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Hanaa a boy or girl name?

Hanaa is a girl name. In 2025, 16 US girls were named Hanaa.

How popular is the name Hanaa?

Hanaa ranked #6,838 for US girls in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1999, when it reached #6,484. Over the last five years it has climbed 3,412 places.

What names are similar to Hanaa?

If you like Hanaa, you might also like Hannah, Hanna, Hana, Felicity and Khushi. Hannah is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Hanaa?

Hanaa is an Arabic girl name meaning “happiness, bliss”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.