Heaven Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Heaven Overview

Meaning

Paradise, sky, home of God

Gender

Girl

Origin

English

Etymology

Originated from the Old English word “heofon,” meaning the sky or the abode of God and angels.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛvən/

Popularity

Heaven is a distinctive name recognized in English-speaking countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom. In the USA, Heaven ranked 514th for girls in 2023

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Religious and Spiritual, Unique, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Serene, ethereal, inspiring, peaceful

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Heaven is often chosen for its spiritual connotations, symbolizing purity, divine connection, and an eternal realm of peace and happiness.

Name Day

September 29th (USA)
A Deep Dive

Heaven Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Haven, Nevaeh, Heavenly, Heavyn, Heavan, Heavin

Common Nicknames

Heav, Hevy, Venny, Eve, Enny

Diminutives

Hea, Heavie, H

Famous People

  • Heaven Fitch
    (American Wrestler)
  • Heaven Peralejo
    (Filipino Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Heaven is for Real"
    (Film)
  • Heaven Casteel
    ("Heaven," Novel by V.C. Andrews)
  • "Tears in Heaven"
    (Song by Eric Clapton)
  • Heaven Hamilton
    ("The Stars Shine Down," Novel by Sidney Sheldon)

Places

  • Heaven Lake
    (Jilin, China)
  • Heaven Hill
    (Kentucky, USA)
  • Heaven's Gate
    (Hunan, China)
  • Heaven's Peak
    (Montana, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Heaven?

Heaven means “paradise,” “sky,” or “home of God.” This name evokes a sense of peace, serenity, and ultimate joy, highlighting a personality that brings comfort and positivity to those around them.

What Is the Origin of The Name Heaven?

The name Heaven originates from the Old English word “heofon,” which refers to the sky or a place of divine bliss. Over time, it has been used in various cultures to symbolize a spiritual or celestial realm.

Heaven Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Heaven in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4912021#4942022#5142023
Top 3 Rankings#2452005#2532006#2632003

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Heaven

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023514
(-20 from 2022)
587
(-50 from 2022)
0.03356
2022494
(-3 from 2021)
637
(-2 from 2021)
0.03553
2021491
(-67 from 2020)
639
(-84 from 2020)
0.03567
2020424
No change from 2019
723
(-23 from 2019)
0.04090
2019424
(-49 from 2018)
746
(-88 from 2018)
0.04066
2018375
(-40 from 2017)
834
(-133 from 2017)
0.04485
2017335
(-11 from 2016)
967
(-39 from 2016)
0.05119
2016324
(+24 from 2015)
1006
(+57 from 2015)
0.05197
2015348
(-11 from 2014)
949
(-51 from 2014)
0.04864
2014337
(-13 from 2013)
1000
(+3 from 2013)
0.05112
2013324
(-3 from 2012)
997
(-4 from 2012)
0.05172
2012321
(-4 from 2011)
1001
(+11 from 2011)
0.05161
2011317
(+5 from 2010)
990
(-2 from 2010)
0.05109
2010322
(-52 from 2009)
992
(-215 from 2009)
0.05059
2009270
(+3 from 2008)
1207
(-41 from 2008)
0.05960
2008273
(-10 from 2007)
1248
(-52 from 2007)
0.05992
2007263
(-10 from 2006)
1300
(-48 from 2006)
0.06142
2006253
(-8 from 2005)
1348
(+14 from 2005)
0.06448
2005245
(+23 from 2004)
1334
(+123 from 2004)
0.06573
2004268
(-5 from 2003)
1211
(+19 from 2003)
0.06002
2003263
(+13 from 2002)
1192
(+57 from 2002)
0.05941
2002276
(+18 from 2001)
1135
(+70 from 2001)
0.05747
2001294
(+47 from 2000)
1065
(+162 from 2000)
0.05376
2000341
(+47 from 1999)
903
(+182 from 1999)
0.04525
1999388
(-31 from 1998)
721
(-87 from 1998)
0.03704
1998357
(+117 from 1997)
808
(+277 from 1997)
0.04168
1997474
(+112 from 1996)
531
(+142 from 1996)
0.02781
1996586
(-28 from 1995)
389
(-28 from 1995)
0.02029
1995558
(+63 from 1994)
417
(+60 from 1994)
0.02170
1994621
(+144 from 1993)
357
(+88 from 1993)
0.01831
1993765
(+22 from 1992)
269
(+10 from 1992)
0.01364
1992787
(-14 from 1991)
259
(-7 from 1991)
0.01292
1991773
(+82 from 1990)
266
(+36 from 1990)
0.01308
1990855
(+176 from 1989)
230
(+64 from 1989)
0.01120
19891031
(+133 from 1988)
166
(+35 from 1988)
0.00833
19881164
(+154 from 1987)
131
(+27 from 1987)
0.00681
19871318
(+154 from 1986)
104
(+19 from 1986)
0.00555
19861472
(+1611 from 1985)
85
(+56 from 1985)
0.00461
19853083
(+341 from 1984)
29
(+5 from 1984)
0.00157
19843424
(+861 from 1983)
24
(+7 from 1983)
0.00133
19834285
(-260 from 1982)
17
(-2 from 1982)
0.00095
19824025
(-589 from 1981)
19
(-5 from 1981)
0.00105
19813436
(-785 from 1980)
24
(-11 from 1980)
0.00134
19802651
(-264 from 1979)
35
(-4 from 1979)
0.00197
19792387
(+555 from 1978)
39
(+12 from 1978)
0.00226
19782942
(-104 from 1977)
27
(-1 from 1977)
0.00164
19772838
(-843 from 1976)
28
(-16 from 1976)
0.00170
19761995
(+237 from 1975)
44
(+7 from 1975)
0.00280
19752232
(+22 from 1974)
37
(+2 from 1974)
0.00237
19742254
(+2107 from 1973)
35
(+22 from 1973)
0.00223
19734361
(+3932 from 1972)
13
(+8 from 1972)
0.00084
19728293
(-2287 from 1971)
5
(-3 from 1971)
0.00031
19716006
First SSA data recorded
8
First SSA data recorded
0.00046
19700
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0
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0.0000
19690
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0.0000
19680
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0.0000
19670
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0
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0.0000
19660
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0
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0.0000
19650
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0.0000
19640
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0.0000
19630
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0.0000
19620
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0.0000
19610
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0.0000
19600
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0
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0.0000
19590
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0.0000
19580
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19570
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19560
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19260
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19180
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19170
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19160
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19150
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19140
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19130
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19120
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19110
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19090
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18800
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American States Popularity Rankings for Heaven

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4332021#4702022#4822023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#5552021#6042022#5892023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#6042021#4362022#5172023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4642021#3422022#4842023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4372021#6332022#3732023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5252021#4412022#5162023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2242021#2972022#2552023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4772021#3442022#4262023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4562021#4762022#4792023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#6112021#6482022#4372023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3862021#6182022#3782023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4112021#5952022#8542023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3452021#4532022#3832023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2812021#2802022#2752023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4972021#3262022#6192023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4382021#3992022#4462023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5462021#5592022#5392023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4562021#3372022#4582023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3572021#2882022#2942023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3202021#5302022#5312023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6642019#5732021#6562022

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#6062021#5342022#6582023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2272020#4562021#2772022

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2802021#2312022#1882023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#9862020#8622022#6512023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6002020#5172021#8652022

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5282020#9372021#8062022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3202021#3342022#3942023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7032020#7182021#5692023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1222016#1582017#1852021

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3462015#2512016#3832017

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6402019#6142020#5372021

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3342017#4172019#3832020

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5522015#5362019#4092021

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#9152021#7982022#9002023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2742015#2322016#2922019

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#7072010#4732011#6182015

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2022013#1342016#1632017

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3132004#3842012#4602015

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2502007#2572008#1802009

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1042004#1822006

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6492000#5832002

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2042004#2262006

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3612003

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1942015

Popularity Rankings for Heaven in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#4152022#5902023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7272023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8762018#9902019#8902022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#9022020#9202021#10042022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#9222014

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Heaven a Name for Boys or Girls?

Heaven, predominantly a girl’s name, is imbued with a sense of celestial beauty and peace. Its feminine charm and positive connotations have made it a favored option for naming baby girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Heaven

Heaven in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Heaven Fitch (Wrestler, born 2004): An American wrestler who made history by winning the North Carolina state wrestling championship.
  • Heaven Peralejo (Actress, born 1999): A Filipino actress and reality TV star known for her roles in various television dramas and films.
  • "Heaven is for Real" (2014 Film): Follows the story of a young boy who claims to have visited heaven during a near-death experience.
  • Heaven Casteel ("Heaven," 1985 Novel by V.C. Andrews): A young girl who faces numerous trials and tribulations after being sold by her father.
  • "Tears in Heaven" (1992 Song by Eric Clapton): A heartfelt ballad about the pain and loss of a loved one.
  • Heaven Hamilton ("The Stars Shine Down," 1992 Novel by Sidney Sheldon): A determined woman who rises to become a successful real estate developer.
  • "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" (1997 Film): A German cult classic about two terminally ill patients who embark on a journey to fulfill their last wishes.
  • "Heaven's Lost Property" (2009 Anime Series): An anime featuring a mysterious and beautiful girl named Ikaros who falls from the sky.
  • "Stairway to Heaven" (1971 Song by Led Zeppelin): A legendary rock song that explores themes of life, death, and the afterlife.
  • Heaven Lake (Jilin, China): A crater lake on the border between China and North Korea, located within the caldera of the active volcano, Paektu Mountain.
  • Heaven Hill (Kentucky, USA): A location in Kentucky, often associated with its distillery producing bourbon whiskey.
  • Heaven's Gate (Hunan, China): A natural rock arch on Tianmen Mountain, a popular tourist destination.
  • Heaven's Peak (Montana, USA): A mountain in Glacier National Park, offering scenic views and hiking opportunities.

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