Hanan
Hanan is a distinctive choice, ranked #1271 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Hanan in their class.
About the Name Hanan
Hanan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 794 places in five years. It was most popular in 2003 at #799 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Hanan is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Hanan in their class.
⭐ Famous People Named Hanan
- Hanan Tork — Hanan Tork is a retired Egyptian actress and ballerina.
- Hanan Bahamdan — Hanan Abdullah Bahamdan is a Saudi visual artist, known for her portraits.
- Hanan Porat — Hanan Porat was an Israeli Orthodox rabbi, educator and politician who served as a member of the Knesset for Tehiya, the National Religious Party, Tkuma and the National Union from 1981 to 1984 and then from 1988 to 1999.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Hanan
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Hanan
Almost certainly the only Hanan in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
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Famous People Named Hanan
Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia