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Suzannah

♀ Girl

Pronounced soo-ZAN-uh /suːˈzæn.ə/Medium

Meaning: Suzannah is a spelling of Susannah/Susanna, from Hebrew 'shoshannah' meaning 'lily' (or 'rose'). A soft, traditional name with a -z- twist.Medium

In 30 seconds: A soft biblical classic: Suzannah is a spelling of Susannah, Hebrew for 'lily' (said 'soo-ZAN-uh').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningSuzannah is a spelling of Susannah/Susanna, from Hebrew 'shoshannah' meaning 'lily' (or 'rose'). A soft, traditional name with a -z- twist.
U.S. rank (2025)#8809 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,790

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119402025

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 girl's name Suzannah is a spelling of Susannah/Susanna, from Hebrew 'shoshannah' ('lily'). It carries the grace of a biblical classic. In the U.S. it is uncommon and reads as soft and timeless (said 'soo-ZAN-uh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, soft, and timeless.

Did you know? Suzannah carries the same Hebrew root as Susannah — 'shoshannah,' 'lily' — a flower name with deep scriptural roots, here in a flowing -z- spelling (said 'soo-ZAN-uh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Suzannah — spelling of Susannah; Hebrew 'lily'

Variations

SusannahSusannaSuzanna

Nicknames

SuzyAnna

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Susannah— the standard spelling Suzannah varies
Susanna— the fuller classic root
Suzanne— a like Susanna form
Hannah— a like soft biblical -ah name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Suzannah mean?

Suzannah is a spelling of Susannah/Susanna, from Hebrew 'shoshannah' meaning 'lily'.

How do you pronounce Suzannah?

It's said soo-ZAN-uh /suːˈzæn.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Suzannah a boy or girl name?

Suzannah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Suzannah?

Suzannah is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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