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UK girl's name

Hanin

Of Arabic origin, meaning "tenderly desirous" or "longing".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Hanin is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Hanin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 5 births.

This profile covers 63 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 1999 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 63 living people in the UK are called Hanin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Hanin ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2004, when 5 girls were registered as Hanin.
  • About 63 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hanin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5493

2020

Births in 2020

3

Latest year

Peak year

2004

5 births

Estimated living

63

2026

Meaning

What does Hanin mean?

The name Hanin has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. Derived from the word "hanna," which means "to have tenderness or yearning," the name carries a sense of affection and gentleness.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hanin can be traced back to the 7th century, where it was mentioned in various Arabic literary works and historical texts. During this time, the name was particularly prevalent in the Middle Eastern regions of the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, and the Levant.

Throughout the centuries, Hanin has been a name borne by numerous notable figures. In the 10th century, Hanin ibn Ishaq was a renowned Arabic scholar and philosopher whose works significantly influenced the development of Islamic thought and intellectual discourse.

Another prominent figure with this name was Hanin al-Mawsili, a celebrated 9th-century Arabic musician and singer from Baghdad. Her contributions to the art of music and her melodic compositions earned her widespread acclaim during the Abbasid Caliphate.

In the realm of literature, Hanin al-Andalusi was a 12th-century Andalusian poet from Cordoba, known for her mastery of Arabic poetry and her delicate verses that captured the essence of love and longing.

The name Hanin also found its way into religious texts, with Hanin bint Jahsh being mentioned in the Qur'an as one of the wives of Prophet Muhammad. Her life and devotion to the Islamic faith served as an inspiration for many generations of Muslim women.

In more recent history, Hanin Zoabi was a prominent Palestinian politician and activist who served as a member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) from 2009 to 2019, advocating for the rights of Palestinian citizens of Israel.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Hanin throughout history, each making their mark in various fields and leaving a lasting impact on their respective societies and cultures.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Hanin over time

The chart below shows babies named Hanin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Hanin, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Hanin
01345199920092020

Decades

Hanin by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hanin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5493 3 1
2010s #4214 24 5
2000s #3977 32 8
1990s #3225 4 1

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FAQ

Hanin: questions and answers

How popular is the name Hanin in the UK right now?

In 2020, Hanin was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Hanin most popular?

The peak year on record was 2004, with 5 babies registered as Hanin in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Hanin?

Of Arabic origin, meaning "tenderly desirous" or "longing".

How many people are called Hanin in the UK?

A total of 63 babies have been registered as Hanin across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.