UK name, mostly girls
Hany
An Arabic variant of the name John or Yahya, meaning "God is gracious.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 6 boys.
Hany is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Hany popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2010 to 2016. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Hany. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hany ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 girls were registered as Hany.
- • Hany is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hany as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 70.0% of Hany registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Hany
In England and Wales birth records, Hany has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 30.0% of registrations are for boys and 70.0% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Hany registered for boys
- Ranked #4,647 in 2011
- 3 boys registered in 2011
- Peak: 1998 (3 births)
Hany registered for girls
- Ranked #5,785 in 2016
- 3 girls registered in 2016
- Peak: 2010 (4 births)
Meaning
What does Hany mean?
The name Hany has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "Hani," which means "happy" or "content." The name is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in regions with significant Arab populations, such as the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, and parts of the Levant.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hany can be found in medieval Arabic literature. The name appears in several historical records and texts from the 8th to 10th centuries, indicating its usage during the Islamic Golden Age. However, the name's exact origins and etymology remain somewhat uncertain, as it may have also been influenced by other Semitic languages or local dialects.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hany. One of the earliest examples is Hany ibn Yazid (c. 670-718 CE), an Arab general and governor who played a significant role in the Umayyad Caliphate's expansion into Central Asia. Another prominent figure is Hany ibn Urwa (639-712 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Medina, known for his extensive knowledge of hadith (the sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad).
In the modern era, Hany has been a name associated with various fields. For instance, Hany Abu-Assad (born 1961) is a Palestinian-Dutch film director and producer, known for his critically acclaimed films such as "Paradise Now" and "The Mountain Between Us." Hany Armanious (born 1963) is an Egyptian-Australian contemporary artist whose works explore themes of identity, cultural displacement, and the human condition.
Additionally, Hany Mukhtar (born 1995) is a professional soccer player from Germany, currently playing for Nashville SC in Major League Soccer. Hany Farid (born 1966) is an American computer scientist and digital image forensics expert, renowned for his work in detecting digital image tampering and developing techniques for image authentication.
It is worth noting that while the name Hany is predominantly associated with the Arabic and Islamic cultures, it has also gained popularity in other regions and communities due to cultural exchange and migration. The name's meaning and connotations of happiness and contentment have likely contributed to its enduring appeal across different contexts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hany over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Hany in England and Wales, from 1998 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hany, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hany by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hany 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 | #5272 | 14 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Hany
- 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
Hany: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hany in the UK right now?
In 2016, Hany was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hany most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Hany in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hany?
An Arabic variant of the name John or Yahya, meaning "God is gracious.".
How many people are called Hany in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Hany across the 4 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.