Hananiah

A unisex name of Hebrew origin, meaning God is gracious.

Babies a year
7
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list

Hananiah by the numbers

Hananiah was given to 7 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.

Its American peak was 8 babies in 2012, making it a 2010s name.

Other names that mean God

Like Hananiah, each of these has God in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Isabellapledged to God15,112 in the US (2017)
  • Elijahmy God is Yahweh13,294 in the US (2017)
  • Michaelwho is like God?12,612 in the US (2017)
  • DanielGod is my judge11,654 in the US (2017)
  • Matthewgift of God11,623 in the US (2017)
  • SamuelGod has heard10,339 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean grace

Like Hananiah, each of these has grace in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • JohnGod is gracious9,444 in the US (2017)
  • JackGod is gracious; from John1,595 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Gracegrace, favour1,309 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Milagracious, dear1,014 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Hannahgrace, favour5,878 in the US (2017)
  • Iangod is gracious; a form of john5,012 in the US (2017)

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