Hannah
A Hebrew biblical name with Australian ranking history from 2008 to 2025.
Popularity of Hannah in Australia
2024 #59→2025 #59Steady
Hannah ranks 59th for girls in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 17th in 2008. Since first appearing at 17th in 2008, it has moved down 42 places overall. It held the same rank in the latest year-to-year comparison.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #59 |
| 2024 | #59 |
| 2023 | #51 |
| 2022 | #62 |
| 2021 | #41 |
| 2020 | #31 |
| 2019 | #36 |
| 2018 | #31 |
| 2017 | #33 |
| 2016 | #29 |
| 2015 | #32 |
| 2014 | #21 |
| 2013 | #20 |
| 2012 | #22 |
| 2011 | #19 |
| 2010 | #17 |
| 2009 | #20 |
| 2008 | #17 |
Meaning
The name Hannah is commonly linked to favor or grace.
In a nutshellHannah means “favor or grace”.
Origin
Hannah is usually described as a Hebrew biblical name.
Origin in briefHebrew Biblical Name
Quick answers
Questions about Hannah
Is Hannah a popular name in Australia?
Hannah ranked #59 for baby girls in Australia in 2025.
Is Hannah becoming more popular?
Hannah held the same rank from 2024 to 2025. Over the full visible history it moved from #17 in 2008 to #59 in 2025.
Is Hannah a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Hannah appears as a baby girl name.
What does Hannah mean?
Hannah is most commonly linked to favor or grace.
What is the origin of Hannah?
Hannah is usually described as a Hebrew biblical name.
Is Hannah short for anything?
Hannah is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Han or Annie.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20