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Haneen

Girl name · Arabic

Meaninglonging, yearning · Arabic

Haneen is an Arabic girl name meaning “longing, yearning”. 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 crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • GenerationHaneen peaked in 1997, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Haneen you'd meet today is about 28 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Haneen would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 43,478 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryHaneen first shows up in US birth records in 1984, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 41 years since.
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hello, little Haneen

US births per million girls, 1984–2025

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About the name Haneen

Haneen is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “longing, yearning”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. 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 Haneen

What does the name Haneen mean?

Haneen means “longing, yearning” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Hanin (“longing, yearning”).

What is the origin of the name Haneen?

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

Is Haneen a boy or girl name?

Haneen is a girl name. In 2025, 37 US girls were named Haneen.

How popular is the name Haneen?

Haneen ranked #3,903 for US girls in 2025, given to 37 babies. Its best year was 1997, when it reached #2,977. Over the last five years it has climbed 745 places.

What names are similar to Haneen?

If you like Haneen, you might also like Hanin.

What should I know before naming my baby Haneen?

Haneen is an Arabic girl name meaning “longing, yearning”. 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 crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, 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.