Hanin
Meaninglonging, yearning · Arabic
Hanin 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 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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- GenerationHanin peaked in 1990, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Hanin you'd meet today is about 35 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Hanins too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hanin would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 270,270 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHanin first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
US births per million girls, 1989–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Hanin
Hanin 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, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Hanin
What does the name Hanin mean?
Hanin means “longing, yearning” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Haneen (“longing, yearning”).
What is the origin of the name Hanin?
Hanin is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Hanin a boy or girl name?
Hanin is a girl name. In 2025, 6 US girls were named Hanin.
How popular is the name Hanin?
Hanin ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1990, when it reached #9,247.
What names are similar to Hanin?
If you like Hanin, you might also like Haneen.
What should I know before naming my baby Hanin?
Hanin 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 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.