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Hosanna

♀ Girl

Pronounced hoh-ZAN-uh /hoʊ.ˈzæn.ə/Medium

Meaning: "save us, we pray; deliver us," from Hebrew hoshia-na, used as a shout of praiseMedium

In 30 seconds: Hosanna comes from the Hebrew cry hoshia-na, 'save us, we pray; deliver us', used as a shout of praise.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Biblical
Meaning"save us, we pray; deliver us," from Hebrew hoshia-na, used as a shout of praise
U.S. rank (2025)#1480 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births145 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,871

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519722025

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

The name is a worship word before it is a personal name. It renders the Hebrew hoshia-na, a plea meaning 'save us, we pray', which over time turned into an exclamation of praise. Used as a given name, it carries that note of joyful supplication straight from its biblical setting.

Its three open syllables give it a chant-like rhythm, and forms like Ozana and Osanna show how it has been reshaped across other languages.

Did you know? Hosanna appears in the Old Testament, which helped preserve it across centuries of Jewish and Christian naming traditions.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Hosanna — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

OzanaOsanneOsanna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hosanna mean?

Hosanna is usually explained as meaning 'deliver us' and is most often linked with Biblical tradition.

How do you pronounce Hosanna?

It's commonly said hoh-ZAN-uh /hoʊ.ˈzæn.ə/.

Is Hosanna a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Hosanna is used as a girl name.

How popular is Hosanna?

In 2024, Hosanna ranked #1596 in the U.S. for girls, with 131 births recorded.

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