Grace or favor
Henya is a Yiddish diminutive of the Hebrew name Hannah. It carries the same etymological root meaning grace or favor, often used within Jewish communities as a sweet, traditional nickname that has evolved into a standalone name.
Less common today
Henya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,120 in 2020.
Zionist pioneer and memoirist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
