Hannah is the #7 most popular baby name for girls.
Baby Name's History: Hannah is a biblical name. Hannah was mother of the prophet Samuel. Hannah conceived Samuel after praying to God to bless her with a child, since she had been barren. The name is Hebrew in origin.
Baby Name's Meaning: Hannah means "blessed by God," or literally "God has blessed me with a son."
Baby Name's Popularity over time:
Hannah was a popular baby name for girls in the late part of the 1800s and early 1900s, then dipped in popularity, only to start to gain popularity 1980, and jump significantly in 1990.
Nicknames: Ann, Anna, Hanny, Honna, Nan, Nanney, Nannie, Nanny
Famous people named Hannah include Hannah Storm (sportscaster). Mel Gibson named his daughter Hannah.
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