Hannah

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Description:
Hannah is one of those tried and true Biblical names whose classical appeal has maintained its popularity decade after decade. In Biblical times, Hannah was the mother of the prophet Samuel. In more modern times, there's Hannah Montana, the wildly popular character from the Disney show of the same name. (Ironically, the popularity of the name actually declined a little during the show's run—Miley fatigue, perhaps?) Whatever your inspiration, Hannah remains a timelessly lovely name for a girl.
Popularity:
How popular is Hannah? Here's how many babies were named Hannah over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Chana   •   Chanah   •   Hanah   •   Hanna   •   Hanne
International Variations:
Hajna   •   Hanna   •   Hannalee   •   Hanne   •   Henna
Nicknames:
Hana   •   Hanna   •   Hannalee   •   Hannela
Famous Namesakes:
Philosopher Hannah Arendt, Sportscaster Hannah Storm
Celebrity Babies:
Daughter of Mel Gibson, Daughter of Pat Benatar, Daughter of Kristin Scott Thomas, Daughter of Jilly Mack and Tom Selleck, Daughter of Jessica Lange and Sam Shepard, Daughter of Elizabeth Perkins, Daughter of Helen Slater
Syllables:
2
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