Hani

♀ Girl

Pronounced HAH-nee /ˈhɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic hani, 'happy, content, pleased'; also a modern Korean name; here for girls; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Happy and content: Hani is Arabic for 'happy, pleased' — and a sweet Korean name (K-pop's Hani). Cheerful, soft, and bright.

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Origin MediumArabic, Korean

MeaningFrom Arabic hani, 'happy, content, pleased'; also a modern Korean name; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7258 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 214

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Hani comes from Arabic hani, 'happy, content, pleased', and is also a modern Korean name (routes layered, which we note). A cheerful, soft name, here for girls.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Korean families. Rare, happy at the root, and cheerful.

Did you know? Hani means 'happy, content' in Arabic — and is also a popular Korean name (EXID's Hani); cheerful and soft, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 68%

References — Hani — routes layered

Variations

HanieHanee

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hani mean?

Hani is Arabic for 'happy, content', and also a Korean name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Hani?

It's said HAH-nee /ˈhɑ.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hani a boy or girl name?

Hani is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Hani?

Hani is a rare name in the U.S.