Hannan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
20% Masculine / 80% Feminine
Meaning:
Hannan means 'compassionate' or 'merciful'.
Meaning of the Name Hannan
Hannan is a name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'hanna', which means 'to have mercy' or 'to be tender-hearted'. It is often used as a feminine name and is associated with compassion, kindness, and empathy. Hannan is also a Quranic name, mentioned in various verses that highlight the concept of Allah's infinite mercy and compassion towards his creations.
Popularity of the Name Hannan
The popularity for the name Hannan peaked in popularity in the year 1998 with 25 births, which ranked number 7,456 out of 25,727 unique names for that year. Hannan had the most female births in 1998 with 25, which ranked number 4,366 out of 16,600 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2009 with 11, which ranked number 7,232 out of 14,532 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Hannan has increased over the last ten years from 16 births to 18 births, an increase of 12.50%. Among males, Hannan has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 9 births, a decline of -10.00%. Among females, Hannan has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 9 births, an increase of 50.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Hannan
- 20 Year Trend of Hannan: -18.18%
- 10 Year Trend of Hannan: 12.50%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Hannan: -10.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Hannan: 50.00%
Popularity of Hannan by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Hannan. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Hannan in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Hannan is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Hannan
- Total Births of Hannan: 18 (1.18%)
- Male Births of Hannan: 9 (-1.05%)
- Female Births of Hannan: 9 (4.14%)
Given the upward trend of Hannan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.18% increase in total births, for a total of 18 births in 2024. Male births for Hannan have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 9 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.05%. For Females, births for Hannan have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 9 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.14%.