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Hananiah

♀ Girl

Pronounced han-uh-NY-uh /ˌhæn.əˈnaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Hananyah, 'God (Yahweh) is gracious' — a biblical name borne by several figures, including one of Daniel's companions. A heritage name we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical Hebrew name: Hananiah means 'God is gracious' (said 'han-uh-NY-uh'). Heritage-rich — noted respectfully.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Hananyah, 'God (Yahweh) is gracious' — a biblical name borne by several figures, including one of Daniel's companions. A heritage name we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2025)#13809 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 107

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820062025

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

Hananiah comes from the Hebrew Hananyah, 'God is gracious.' It appears in the Bible for several people, among them one of Daniel's three companions, which we note respectfully — a dignified heritage name, rare in the U.S. (said 'han-uh-NY-uh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely; it is used for both sexes. Rare, biblical, and dignified.

Did you know? Hananiah is Hebrew for 'God (Yahweh) is gracious,' a biblical name carried by several figures, including one of Daniel's companions, which we note respectfully (said 'han-uh-NY-uh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Hananiah — Hebrew 'God is gracious'; biblical; noted respectfully

Variations

HananyaChananiahAnaniah

Nicknames

HanaNia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hananiah mean?

Hananiah is Hebrew for 'God (Yahweh) is gracious' — a biblical name.

How do you pronounce Hananiah?

It's said han-uh-NY-uh /ˌhæn.əˈnaɪ.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Hananiah a boy or girl name?

Hananiah is used for both; here it is a girl's name.

How popular is Hananiah?

Hananiah is a rare name in the U.S.

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