Hani

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAH-nee /ˈhɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic hani, 'happy, content, pleased; carefree'Medium

In 30 seconds: Happy and carefree: Hani is Arabic for 'content, pleased'. Cheerful, warm, and easygoing — a name of contentment.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic hani, 'happy, content, pleased; carefree'

U.S. rank (2025)#6940 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 732

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; carefree'. A cheerful, warm name across the Arab world, borne by a Companion of the Prophet.

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

Did you know? Hani means 'happy, content, pleased' in Arabic — a cheerful, easygoing name across the Arab world (borne by a Companion of the Prophet).

Overall data confidence 80%

Arabic references — hani — etymology

Variations

HaaniHanee

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Hani Shaker (1945-)
Egyptian pop singer and president of the Musicians Syndicate of Egypt
★Hani Ramzi (1970-)
Egyptian actor and comedian known for many popular Arabic films

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hani mean?

Hani is Arabic for 'happy, content, pleased'.

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 mainly a boy's name.

How popular is Hani?

Hani is a rare name in the U.S.