Hannah
Meaning: Grace; favor; He (God) has favored me
Origin: Hebrew — from Channah (חַנָּה), from chanan (to show favor, to be gracious)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #33
Total births: 11,720
History: Hannah surged in the 1990s-2000s as a biblical name embraced by Australian parents. The name has a sweet, accessible character. Hannah represents the generation of Australian girls growing up in an increasingly diverse, multicultural society.
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| Current rank (2025) | #73 |
| Babies named Hannah in 2025 | 99 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 11,720 |
| Peak year | 2001 (434 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #8 |
| Years in records | 1983–2025 (43 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 44 spots |
Frequently asked about Hannah
What does the name Hannah mean?
Hannah means “Grace; favor; He (God) has favored me” from Hebrew — from Channah (חַנָּה), from chanan (to show favor, to be gracious) roots.
What is the origin of the name Hannah?
Hannah has Hebrew — from Channah (חַנָּה), from chanan (to show favor, to be gracious) origin. The traditional meaning is “Grace; favor; He (God) has favored me”.
How popular is Hannah in Australia?
Hannah ranked #73 in Australia in 2025 — given to 99 babies that year.
When was Hannah most popular?
Hannah peaked in 2001 with 434 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Hannah a boy or girl name?
Hannah is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Hannahs in registered births are female.
Is the name Hannah rising or falling in popularity?
Hannah has fallen 44 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #29 in 2020 to #73 in 2025.
How long has Hannah been recorded in Australia?
Hannah appears in birth records in Australia across 43 years — from 1983 through 2025.