Deliver us; pray save us
Derived from the Hebrew expression 'hoshia na', it was used as a shout of praise or adoration in biblical contexts. It transitioned from a liturgical exclamation to a given name, primarily within Christian communities.
Less common today
Hosanna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,481 in 2025.
A character in the play and film 'The Hostage' · The Hostage
Spoken word artist and Christian author
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
