Find out how popular the first name Hannia has been for the last 28 years (from 1996 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Hannia by gender

Based on the last 28 years of data, Hannia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 22 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Hannia.

The history of the first name Hannia

The name Hannia has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages, believed to have originated in the Levant region of the Middle East during the second millennium BCE. It is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favored one." The name's earliest recorded use can be traced back to the Hebrew Bible, where it appears as the name of the mother of the prophet Samuel.

One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Hannia was Hannia ben Dosa, a Jewish scholar and miracle worker who lived in the 1st century BCE in ancient Judea. He is mentioned in the Talmud, the central text of Rabbinic Judaism, for his piety and wisdom.

In the early Christian era, Hannia was the name of a Roman matron who lived in the 2nd century CE. She is mentioned in the writings of the Church Father Tertullian as a devout Christian who converted to the faith later in life.

During the Middle Ages, the name Hannia gained popularity among European nobility. One notable figure was Hannia of Aquitaine (c. 1020-1076), a powerful Duchess of Aquitaine and Gascony in southwestern France. She played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the time.

In the Renaissance period, Hannia was the name of an Italian artist and poet, Hannia Ruzzante (c. 1495-1542), who was renowned for her creative works and her patronage of the arts.

Another historical figure named Hannia was Hannia van Zyl (1904-1975), a South African activist and politician who fought against apartheid and played a pivotal role in the struggle for equality and human rights in her country.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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