Emma Girl
EH-muh
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Heaven
GirlEnglish, Old English· “heaven, the sky”
- Meaning
- heaven, the sky
- Origin
- English, Old English
- Pronunciation
- HEH-vuhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #543
- US babies 2025
- 556
- Best rank
- #245 (2005)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Heaven
Heaven is an English and Old English name that means “heaven, the sky”.
Heaven is the English word for the sky and, in many religious traditions, the dwelling place of God and the blessed. It comes from the Old English heofon. As a given name Heaven is a modern American choice for girls, chosen for its sense of peace, joy and spiritual comfort. It belongs with other hopeful word names such as Haven and Journey, and it is closely related in spirit to Nevaeh, which is Heaven spelled backward. The name is simple to spell and has a soft two-syllable sound.
Popularity over time
Heaven first appears in US Social Security records in 1971. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 36 different years, starting in 1990. Its best national rank was #245 in 2005, and the most babies received it in 2006, when 1,348 were named Heaven. In 2025, 556 babies were named Heaven, and it ranked #543 nationally. That is 42% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,666 in 1980, #341 in 2000, #322 in 2010, and #543 in 2025. Of the 30,361 US girls named Heaven since records began, 39% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 9,495 babies. Since 2010, 13,299 more have been named Heaven.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kira, Dulce, Aniya, Kaylie, and Savanna.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Heaven ranked highest in Mississippi, Louisiana, and West Virginia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #189 | 14 |
| Louisiana | #209 | 21 |
| West Virginia | #244 | 7 |
| Georgia | #271 | 37 |
| Tennessee | #301 | 26 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named Heaven over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Heaven is usually pronounced HEH-vuhn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with H and ends in “-en”.
Middle names for Heaven
A few middle names that flow with Heaven: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Heaven
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Heaven mean?
Heaven is an English and Old English name that means “heaven, the sky”.
What is the origin of the name Heaven?
Heaven has English and Old English roots. Heaven is the English word for the sky and, in many religious traditions, the dwelling place of God and the blessed.
Is Heaven a popular name?
Yes. Heaven ranked #543 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Heaven a boy or girl name?
Heaven is mainly a girl's name. About 98% of US babies named Heaven over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Heaven?
Heaven is usually pronounced HEH-vuhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings