Hanan is of Arabic origin, meaning 'delightful' or 'pleasing'. It is often used as a given name for females and is also found as a surname.
The name Hanan experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with the number of annual births varying widely from a low of 4 births to a peak of 67 births in recent years. Starting in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the name gained traction, reaching its first notable peak in 1976 with 17 births. This was followed by periods of relative stability until the mid-1980s when the popularity of the name began to rise more consistently. The most pronounced growth occurred between 1986 and 2018, during which time the number of annual births more than quadrupled from 16 in 1986 to a high of 67 in both 2016 and 2018. Since then, the popularity of the name has shown signs of leveling off, with a total of 51 births recorded in 2022. Overall, Hanan has transitioned from being a relatively uncommon name to one that is now among the more popular choices for newborns.