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 Ireland: #33
Total births: 11,093
History: Hannah has been enormously popular in Ireland since the 2000s, a name that suits both the Gaeltacht and the Pale. Its biblical simplicity appeals to Irish parents, and Hannah Tyrrell from Dublin became a dual-sport star in both ladies' football and rugby sevens.
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| Current rank (2025) | #21 |
| Babies named Hannah in 2025 | 168 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 11,093 |
| Peak year | 2007 (407 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #5 |
| Years in records | 1964–2025 (62 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 14 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 Ireland?
Hannah ranked #21 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 168 babies that year.
When was Hannah most popular?
Hannah peaked in 2007 with 407 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Hannah a boy or girl name?
Hannah is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Hannahs in registered births are female.
Is the name Hannah rising or falling in popularity?
Hannah has fallen 14 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #7 in 2020 to #21 in 2025.
How long has Hannah been recorded in Ireland?
Hannah appears in birth records in Ireland across 62 years — from 1964 through 2025.