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Letter H Girl Baby Names 2026

Harper and Hazel: Leading H-names.

NameNumber of Births
Harper6,792
Hazel6,318
Hannah3,973
Hailey2,556
Hallie2,260
Hadley2,254
Haven1,642
Harmony1,123
Harlow981
Hattie923
Heidi894
Hope868
Helena841
Holly751
Harley748
Hayden707
Helen668
Haisley643
Hanna580
Heaven556
Holland550
Hadassah529
Halle491
Halo477
Hana436
Hunter323
Honey322
Haley314
Hadlee281
Harmoni252
Henley252
Harlee237
Harriet226
Hollis206
Heavenly199
Hadleigh198
Hayley179
Heather177
Hollyn170
Hailee163
Haylee153
Hafsa148
Hartley148
Harlem147
Hosanna145
Harleigh138
Honesty129
Hailie125
Hadassa121
Huda117

In 2025, Harper and Hazel emerged as the leading choices for girl baby names beginning with H in the United States, with Harper recording 6792 births and Hazel closely following with 6318. These two names significantly outpaced others, as Hannah secured the third spot with 3973 births, while Hailey, Hallie, and Hadley also demonstrated strong popularity, each accounting for over 2200 new arrivals. The data shows a clear preference for these established yet stylish names, with a diverse range of H-names also finding favor among parents, albeit in smaller numbers, contributing to a rich tapestry of choices.

Data Source: USA Social Security Administration