Will my child share the name Hadassa with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Hadassa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hadassa in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Hadassa becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Hadassa is rising: up 659 places since 2020, to #2,788 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,882 in 2014.

Is Hadassa a good choice for a distinctive name?

Hadassa is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Hadassa a popular baby name in the United States?

Hadassa does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Hadassa is a distinctive choice, ranked #2788 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Hadassa in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Hadassa

Hadassa is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 872 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1882 in 2014 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2000.

Hadassa is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Hadassa in their class.