Havana
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Havana is a Spanish name meaning “savanna”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.76% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Havana
Havana is a name of Spanish and Taíno origin, typically associated with the capital of Cuba. The name derives from 'Habana', a term whose precise etymology is contested, with theories suggesting it comes from the Taíno word 'havana', meaning savanna, or potentially a local indigenous chief. It has historical roots in colonial documentation and the development of Spanish naming conventions in the Caribbean. Its transition into a personal name reflects a modern trend of utilizing locations of cultural and historical significance as identifiers.
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Gender Usage of the Name Havana
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Havana is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.76% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Havana
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Havana is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in Canada across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 109K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 61K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 61K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 70K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Havana ranked #1,693 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #2,104 in 2024 — an improvement of 411 places. Havana is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,340 in 2018. Its lowest recorded position was #8,970 in 2001. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 367 places (from #2,060 to #1,693).
Characteristics of the Name Havana
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- H — Girl Names Starting with H
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Havana is a three-syllable name with a medial stress, giving it a rhythmic, worldly cadence. As the name of a major Caribbean capital, it evokes a Glamorous & Luxury aesthetic associated with mid-century travel and architecture. The sound is bold, vibrant, and evocative.
Middle Names For Havana
Middle names used with HavanaMethodology
Havana is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Havana Simone · Havana Jasmine · Havana Blount · Havana Mozel
Middle name suggestions for HavanaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Havana is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Havana Moore · Havana Mills · Havana Marsh · Havana Marks · Havana Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Havana
Flower AssociationsMethodology
As one of the Flower-Inspired Girl Names, Havana also appears as the common name of Havana Snakeroot (Ageratina havanensis (Kunth) R.M.King & H.Rob.) in the Asteraceae family.
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 5 biological records matching the name Havana. Browse all matching records with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Havana
Sound Like Havana Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Heaven · Haven · Hayven · View all 21 names
Spelled Like Havana Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Havanna · Havanah · Havane · View all 4 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Helen · Heather · Hannah · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Havana Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Havana”
Dictionary Meaning of "Havana"Methodology
a Finnish surname
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How to Spell Havana in ASL
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