UK girl's name
Havva
A feminine name of Semitic origin meaning "life-giver" or "mother of all living".
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.
Havva is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Havva popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 5 births.
This profile covers 48 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 1998 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 48 living people in the UK are called Havva. 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
- • Havva ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 5 girls were registered as Havva.
- • About 48 living people in the UK are estimated to have Havva as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2022
5 births
Estimated living
48
2026
Meaning
What does Havva mean?
The name Havva is derived from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Hebrew name Chavvah, which means "life-giver" or "mother of all living." It is the Arabic form of the name Eve, the first woman in the biblical story of creation.
The name Havva appears in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, as the name given to the first woman created by God. In the Islamic tradition, Havva is revered as the mother of humanity, and her name carries significant symbolic meaning.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Havva can be found in ancient Arabic texts dating back to the 7th century CE. These texts mention Havva as the wife of Adam and the mother of their children, including Cain and Abel.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Havva. One of the most famous was Havva Sultan (1428-1490), the daughter of the Ottoman Sultan Murad II and the wife of Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. She played a significant role in the Ottoman Empire's cultural and political affairs.
Another notable figure was Havva Iffet Nezihe Sultan (1841-1893), an Ottoman princess and the daughter of Sultan Abdulmejid I. She was known for her philanthropic work and her support for educational and social reforms in the Ottoman Empire.
In the 12th century, Havva bint Ahmad al-Awadiya (1156-1243) was a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from Baghdad. Her writings and teachings had a significant influence on the development of Sufism in the Islamic world.
In more recent times, Havva Idil Baysal (1942-2016) was a Turkish actress and writer who gained fame for her roles in several popular television series and films in Turkey.
Havva Rakhyah (1892-1953) was an Egyptian feminist and activist who played a crucial role in the women's rights movement in Egypt during the early 20th century.
These are just a few examples of notable figures throughout history who have borne the name Havva, highlighting its rich cultural and religious significance across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Havva over time
The chart below shows babies named Havva registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Havva, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Havva by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Havva 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 | #4408 | 22 | 5 |
| 2010s | #5529 | 16 | 5 |
| 2000s | #5055 | 7 | 2 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Havva
- 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
Havva: questions and answers
How popular is the name Havva in the UK right now?
In 2024, Havva was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Havva most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 5 babies registered as Havva in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Havva?
A feminine name of Semitic origin meaning "life-giver" or "mother of all living".
How many people are called Havva in the UK?
A total of 48 babies have been registered as Havva across the 13 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.