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Hamnah

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Pronounced HAM-nah /ˈhɑm.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Hamna — variously 'a companion; a caring/loving friend'; borne by a companion of the ProphetLow

In 30 seconds: A companion; a caring friend: Hamnah is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'HAM-nah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Hamna — variously 'a companion; a caring/loving friend'; borne by a companion of the Prophet
U.S. rank (2024)#9777 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 71

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320092024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hamnah comes from the Arabic Hamna — variously 'a companion; a caring/loving friend'; borne by a companion of the Prophet. A crisp, classic name (said 'HAM-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and South Asian families. Rare, a-companion at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Hamnah (Hamna) is Arabic, variously 'a companion; a caring friend' — borne by a companion of the Prophet — a crisp, warm name (said 'HAM-nah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Hamnah — Arabic etymology

Variations

HamnaHamnaa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hamnah mean?

Hamnah (Hamna) is Arabic, variously 'a companion; a caring/loving friend'; borne by a companion of the Prophet.

How do you pronounce Hamnah?

It's said HAM-nah /ˈhɑm.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hamnah a boy or girl name?

Hamnah is a girl's name.

How popular is Hamnah?

Hamnah is a very rare name in the U.S.

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