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Heaven is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English vocabulary word meaning ‘paradise’. It is derived via Middle English hevene from Old English heofon ‘sky’." It ranked #543 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English vocabulary word meaning ‘paradise’. It is derived via Middle English hevene from Old English heofon ‘sky’. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Heaven ranked #543 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #543 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Heaven mean?
Heaven means "paradise", according to Behind the Name.
Is Heaven a popular name?
Heaven ranked #543 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Heaven a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Heaven appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Heaven — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
