UK girl's name
Hanni
A feminine form of the masculine name Hans, of Germanic origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hanni is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Hanni popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5730, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2015 to 2015. 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.
Hanni is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Hanni. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hanni ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 3 girls were registered as Hanni.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hanni as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5730
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Hanni mean?
The name Hanni has its origins in the Hebrew language, derived from the biblical name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor." The earliest recorded use of the name can be traced back to the Old Testament, where Hannah is mentioned as the mother of the prophet Samuel.
In ancient times, the name Hannah was popular among the Jewish community and was often bestowed upon newborn girls as a symbol of divine blessing and favor. The name's popularity spread across various regions and cultures, leading to the emergence of different variations and spellings, including Hanni.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hanni can be found in the Christian Bible, specifically in the Gospel of Luke, where a woman named Anna (the Greek variation of Hannah) is mentioned as a prophetess who witnessed the presentation of the infant Jesus in the temple.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Hanni or its variations. One such person was Hanni al-Munji (born around 1007 AD), an Arab mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of mathematics during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another prominent figure was Hanni Nussbaum (1915-2012), an Austrian-born American painter and sculptor known for her abstract expressionist works. Her art pieces are displayed in various museums and galleries around the world.
In the literary realm, Hanni Osswald (1921-1996) was a German author and journalist who wrote several novels and short stories, exploring themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
The name Hanni also has ties to the world of sports. Hanni Wenzel (born 1956) is an Austrian former alpine ski racer who won two gold medals and one silver medal at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York.
Lastly, Hanni El Khatib (born 1981) is an American musician and songwriter known for his unique blend of blues, rock, and punk music. His albums and live performances have garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
While the name Hanni may have originated from a biblical source, it has transcended cultural and religious boundaries, becoming a name embraced by individuals from diverse backgrounds, each leaving their mark on various fields and disciplines throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Hanni by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hanni 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5730 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Hanni
- Hannah 67,635
- Holly 52,307
- Harriet 24,781
- Hollie 17,902
- Harper 15,784
- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Hanni: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hanni in the UK right now?
In 2015, Hanni was ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hanni most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 3 babies registered as Hanni in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hanni?
A feminine form of the masculine name Hans, of Germanic origin.
How many people are called Hanni in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Hanni across the 1 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.