Meaning and history
Hanan is used for both sexes in Arabic and Hebrew. Arabic ḥanān conveys “compassion,” “tenderness,” or “affection,” while the related Hebrew name is associated with grace or favour. Egyptian actress Hanan Turk and Israeli politician Hanan Porat are notable bearers.
20062006: 59 births, rank #2,916
2007: 56 births, rank #3,096
2008: 52 births, rank #3,222
2009: 50 births, rank #3,298
2010: 56 births, rank #3,010
20112011: 53 births, rank #3,132
2012: 56 births, rank #3,006
2013: 56 births, rank #2,973
2014: 58 births, rank #2,922
2015: 60 births, rank #2,890
20162016: 67 births, rank #2,617
2017: 53 births, rank #3,053
2018: 67 births, rank #2,584
2019: 61 births, rank #2,752
2020: 55 births, rank #2,931
20212021: 49 births, rank #3,250
2022: 51 births, rank #3,171
2023: 47 births, rank #3,386
2024: 46 births, rank #3,395
20252025: 58 births, rank #2,895
In 2025, 58 babies were recorded with the name Hanan, ranking #2,895 among girls.