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Derived from Arabic, Hani means 'happy,' 'joyful,' or 'contented.' It suggests a person with a naturally cheerful disposition and a serene heart who brings a sense of ease and positivity to every room they enter.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,294 |
| Gender | Male (5% / 95%) |
| Peak year | 1947 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1928 |
| Most recent | 1960 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage✨ Double Letter
Top States
PA — 42%IL — 19%OH — 19%CA — 13%IA — 6%
Notable People
Hani (South Korean singer/EXID) · Hani al-Mulki (Jordanian politician/Prime Minister) · Hani Mohsin (Malaysian actor/Sutera Putih) · Hani Furstenberg (Israeli actress/Campfire) · Hani Nasser (Jordanian musician/The Hani Nasser Band)
Nicknames & Diminutives
HanHanni
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