UK girl's name
Hava
A feminine name of Turkish and Persian origin meaning "air" or "breeze".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hava is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Hava popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 8 births.
This profile covers 41 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2001 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 41 living people in the UK are called Hava. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hava ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 8 girls were registered as Hava.
- • About 41 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hava as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2019
8 births
Estimated living
41
2026
Meaning
What does Hava mean?
The name Hava has its origins in the Hebrew language and is derived from the Hebrew word "chavah," which means "life" or "living." This name is closely associated with the biblical figure Eve, who was the first woman created by God according to the Book of Genesis.
In the Hebrew Bible, Eve is referred to as "Chavah," which is translated as "life-giver" or "mother of all living." The name Hava is a variant spelling of this biblical name, which has been adopted and used in various cultures and languages over the centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hava can be found in the Jewish Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. The Talmud mentions a woman named Hava who lived during the time of the Mishnah, around the 3rd century CE.
In the Islamic tradition, the name Hava is also associated with the biblical figure Eve, who is revered as the mother of humanity. The Quran refers to her as "Hawwa," which is the Arabic equivalent of the Hebrew "Chavah."
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Hava. One of the earliest recorded was Hava Bat Yisrael, a 13th-century Jewish mystic and poet from Spain. Another famous bearer of the name was Hava Shapiro (1878-1943), a Russian-born American Yiddish actress and vaudeville performer.
In the realm of literature, Hava Berman (1938-2018) was a renowned Israeli writer and poet who authored numerous works exploring themes of identity, memory, and the human experience. Additionally, Hava Inbar (1918-2011) was an Israeli artist and sculptor known for her abstract and figurative works.
Hava Alberstein (born 1947) is a notable Israeli singer and songwriter who has had a significant impact on the Israeli folk and pop music scene. Her music often draws inspiration from her Eastern European Jewish heritage and explores themes of love, loss, and resilience.
These examples showcase the diverse backgrounds and contributions of individuals who have borne the name Hava throughout history, highlighting its enduring relevance and rich cultural associations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hava over time
The chart below shows babies named Hava registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hava, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hava by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hava was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4776 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4624 | 23 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4315 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Hava
- Hannah 67,635
- Holly 52,307
- Harriet 24,781
- Hollie 17,902
- Harper 15,784
- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Hava: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hava in the UK right now?
In 2024, Hava was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Hava most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 8 babies registered as Hava in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hava?
A feminine name of Turkish and Persian origin meaning "air" or "breeze".
How many people are called Hava in the UK?
A total of 41 babies have been registered as Hava across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.