Amy vs Hannah
Amy and Hannah compared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
In 2012, Amy was ranked #90 and Hannah #19 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
New Zealand · Girls
In 2012, Amy was ranked #82 and Hannah #21 among girls in New Zealand.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2025, Amy was ranked #138 and Hannah #21 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2024, Amy was ranked #253 and Hannah #57 among girls in Northern Ireland.
Scotland · Girls
In 2024, Amy was ranked #275 and Hannah #66 among girls in Scotland.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Amy was ranked #366 and Hannah #105 among girls in England and Wales.
Norway · Girls
In 2025, Amy was ranked #457 and Hannah #116 among girls in Norway.
Amy and Hannah over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Amy and Hannah over time
Amy and Hannah appear together in 6 published lists, across 222 years of shared records. Hannah held the stronger position in more years in 5 of them, Amy in 1.
The order between them changed and held in 2 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Amy reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 3 of those lists, Hannah in 1. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 1996, Hannah moved ahead of Amy in New South Wales, Australia · Girls — #10 and #11 the year before became #14 and #12.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Amy and Hannah changed places 4 times in Northern Ireland · Girls between 1997 and 2024, ending at #253 and #57.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 29 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Amy and Hannah averaged 24.4 places apart, ending at #90 and #19.
- Longest-running competitions
Amy and Hannah were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #366 and #105.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Girls within 2 years — Amy #9 in 1996, Hannah #6 in 1996.
- Started together, ended far apart
In 1996 they stood at #9 and #6 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #366 and #105.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Girls60 shared years, 1965–2025
Amy held the stronger position in 37 of those years, Hannah in 23.
Highest recorded here: Amy #4 in 2004, Hannah #5 in 2019.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Amy #138, Hannah #21.
Norway · Girls40 shared years, 1976–2025
Amy held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Hannah in 40.
Highest recorded here: Amy #269 in 2008, Hannah #25 in 2005.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Amy #457, Hannah #116.
New Zealand · Girls35 shared years, 1978–2012
Amy held the stronger position in 11 of those years, Hannah in 24.
Highest recorded here: Amy #4 in 1984, Hannah #2 in 1996.
The order changed in 1989: Hannah moved ahead. In 1988 they stood at #9 and #12; by 1989 that had become #12 and #7.
Most recent shared year, 2012: Amy #82, Hannah #21.
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Amy held the stronger position in 1 of those years, Hannah in 29.
Highest recorded here: Amy #9 in 1996, Hannah #6 in 1996.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Amy #366, Hannah #105.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls29 shared years, 1983–2012
Amy held the stronger position in 13 of those years, Hannah in 16.
Highest recorded here: Amy #7 in 1983, Hannah #8 in 1997.
The order changed in 1996: Hannah moved ahead. In 1995 they stood at #10 and #11; by 1996 that had become #14 and #12.
Most recent shared year, 2012: Amy #90, Hannah #19.
Northern Ireland · Girls28 shared years, 1997–2024
Amy held the stronger position in 6 of those years, Hannah in 22.
Highest recorded here: Amy #4 in 1998, Hannah #6 in 1998.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Amy #253, Hannah #57.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Amy
Pairs where Amy shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Amy vs Jade
In 1996 they stood at #9 and #19 in England and Wales · Girls, 10 places apart; by 2025 they were #366 and #747.
Amy · Jade · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Amy vs Courtney
In 1997 they stood at #9 and #12 in Northern Ireland · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2017 they were #87 and #432.
Amy · Courtney · 21 shared years, 1997–2017 · Started together, ended far apart
- Charlotte vs Amy
In 1996 they stood at #7 and #9 in England and Wales · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2025 they were #25 and #366.
Charlotte · Amy · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Caitlin vs Amy
Caitlin and Amy changed places 13 times in Northern Ireland · Girls between 1997 and 2024, ending at #119 and #253.
Caitlin · Amy · 28 shared years, 1997–2024 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
Other comparisons involving Hannah
Pairs where Hannah shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Hannah vs Lauren
In 1996 they stood at #6 and #5 in England and Wales · Girls, 1 places apart; by 2025 they were #105 and #1166.
Hannah · Lauren · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Hannah vs Audrey
In 1964 they stood at #91 and #85 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #21 and #885.
Hannah · Audrey · 56 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Hannah vs Megan
In 1996 they stood at #6 and #10 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #105 and #816.
Hannah · Megan · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Katie vs Hannah
In 1996 they stood at #12 and #6 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #650 and #105.
Katie · Hannah · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — one moved ahead of the other.
- Emily vs Amelia
In 2011, Amelia moved ahead of Emily in England and Wales · Girls — #3 and #5 the year before became #5 and #1.
Emily · Amelia · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · One moved ahead of the other
- Sophie vs Amelia
In 2011, Amelia moved ahead of Sophie in England and Wales · Girls — #2 and #5 the year before became #6 and #1.
Sophie · Amelia · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · One moved ahead of the other
- Sarah vs Angela
In 1974, Sarah moved ahead of Angela in New Zealand · Girls — #6 and #5 the year before became #1 and #6.
Sarah · Angela · 36 shared years, 1958–1998 · One moved ahead of the other
- Emma vs Aoife
In 2003, Emma moved ahead of Aoife in Republic of Ireland · Girls — #4 and #2 the year before became #1 and #3.
Emma · Aoife · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · One moved ahead of the other
Other pairs from New Zealand lists
Pairs measured inside New Zealand's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- George vs Patrick
Over 64 shared years in New Zealand · Boys, George rose about as far as Patrick fell — from #50 and #60 in 1954 to #6 and #93 in 2020.
George · Patrick · 64 shared years, 1954–2020 · Mirrored each other
- Patrick vs Alexander
Over 56 shared years in New Zealand · Boys, Alexander rose about as far as Patrick fell — from #60 and #73 in 1954 to #93 and #32 in 2020.
Patrick · Alexander · 56 shared years, 1954–2020 · Mirrored each other
- James vs Timothy
Over 52 shared years in New Zealand · Boys, James rose about as far as Timothy fell — from #20 and #61 in 1954 to #5 and #100 in 2005.
James · Timothy · 52 shared years, 1954–2005 · Mirrored each other
- Joseph vs Timothy
Over 52 shared years in New Zealand · Boys, Joseph rose about as far as Timothy fell — from #66 and #61 in 1954 to #27 and #100 in 2005.
Joseph · Timothy · 52 shared years, 1954–2005 · Mirrored each other
Other pairs ranked together in the 2010s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2010 and 2019.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Amy | Hannah |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | Commonly interpreted as 'favour' or 'grace', referring to graciousness. |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Biblical Hebrew |
| Pronunciation | /ˈhænə/ | |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | Republic of Ireland · Girls #138 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Girls #21 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Hannah has a recorded origin (Biblical Hebrew); Amy does not have one recorded yet.
- Amy and Hannah both have 2 syllables.
- A meaning is recorded for Hannah; Amy doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ.
How each name got here
Amy
Popularity journey
First recorded1965
First recorded at #262 among girls in Republic of Ireland in 1965 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Highest recorded1975–2012
Highest recorded position: #4 among girls in New Zealand, in 1984 (recorded 1975–2012).
New Zealand · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #366 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Hannah
Popularity journey
First recorded1964
First recorded at #91 among girls in Republic of Ireland in 1964 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Highest recorded1978–2023
Highest recorded position: #2 among girls in New Zealand, in 1996 (recorded 1978–2023).
New Zealand · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #105 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls