Hanna
Girl name · 611 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Hanna: 611 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 49 births in 2016.
Hanna is a variant of Hannah, derived from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning “favour” or “grace.” In Scotland, this spelling is less common than Hannah but has a crisp, international feel, appearing in Finnish, German, and Scandinavian traditions. Notable bearers include German actress Hanna Schygulla, a key figure in New German Cinema, and Hanna Reitsch, the pioneering German aviator. The name also appears in the Bible as the mother of Samuel, lending it a timeless spiritual resonance. A further note: Hanna is occasionally used as a Scottish surname, and
Girl 39 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201649 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #3878 babies
- Total births
- 611since 1981
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 51%vs prior 5y