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Hani

Girl name · Arabic · Korean

Meaningdepends on the hanja chosen · Korean

Hani is an Arabic and Korean girl name whose meaning depends on the characters it's written with. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. 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.

Did you know?

  • GenerationHani is having its moment right now. Most Hanis are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hani would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 107,527 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryHani first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
  • Boy or girlHani truly works for either: 56% of the 27 babies named Hani in 2025 were girls, the rest boys.
Smiling baby lying on a pink blanket
hello, little Hani

US births per million girls, 1985–2025

09.519198520002025

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

About the name Hani

Hani is a girl name of Arabic and Korean origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic namesKorean names

Other spellings of Hani

Boy name: HaaniBoy name: Hany

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Questions about the name Hani

What does the name Hani mean?

Like most Korean names, Hani has no single fixed meaning. Each syllable is written with a hanja (Chinese) character, and parents choose the characters, and with them the meaning. The same sound can stand for very different things, so ask a Korean speaker which characters you'd use before you decide.

What is the origin of the name Hani?

Hani is Arabic and Korean in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Hani turns up in more than one tradition. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Hani a boy or girl name?

Hani is a girl name, though a few boys are given it too each year. In 2025, 15 US girls were named Hani.

How popular is the name Hani?

Hani ranked #7,133 for US girls in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 2024, when it reached #4,560. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,820 places.

What names are similar to Hani?

If you like Hani, you might also like Haani and Hany. Haani is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Hani?

Hani is an Arabic and Korean girl name whose meaning depends on the characters it's written with. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. 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.