Hana sits comfortably in the UK charts at #190 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#190
US Rank #708
About the Name Hana
Hana has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #190. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Hana is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #708 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Hana
Unlikely. With around 254 UK babies named Hana per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hana in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Hana has held a stable position around #190 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #190 in 2024 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Hana is more popular in the UK (#190) than in the US (#708). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Hana include: Hana Goda — Hana Ayman Hussin Mohamed Goda is an Egyptian table tennis player who is currently world rank number 28 in ITTF.; Hana Mučková — Hana Mučková is a Czech female handball player who plays for DHC Sokol Poruba and the Czech Republic national team.; Hana Sugisaki — Hana Sugisaki is a Japanese actress who was previously signed to Stardust Promotion..
Hana ranks #708 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
254
UK babies named Hana (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 21 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Hana
Likely around 1 other Hana in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Hana
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Hana Ayman Hussin Mohamed Goda is an Egyptian table tennis player who is currently world rank number 28 in ITTF. She is African number 2 table tennis player.
Hana Hegerová was a Slovak singer and actress. Often referred to as the Queen of Czechoslovak chanson, she gained popularity primarily as a singer of chansons.
Hana Yoshida is a Japanese retired figure skater. She is the 2023–24 ISU Grand Prix Final bronze medalist, the 2025 Asian Winter Games bronze medalist, a three-time ISU Grand Prix medalist (2 gold, 1 bronze), and two-time ISU Challenger Series medalist (1 silver, 1 bronze).