Haven

At a Glance: Name: Haven – Meaning: a safe harbor or place of refuge, taken directly from the vocabulary word – Origin: English (modern word name) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: HAY-ven

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Haven is a modern word name, pronounced HAY-ven, and it means exactly what it looks like: a safe harbor or place of refuge, straight from the vocabulary word. It's a gender-neutral choice with a vintage feel, English in origin. If you want a name whose meaning is plain and unhidden, Haven states it outright.

Meaning & Origin of Haven

Meaning: A safe harbor or place of refuge, taken directly from the vocabulary word.

Origin: English (modern word name).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Haven

Phonetic: HAY-ven   IPA: /ˈheɪvən/

Popularity of Haven

Haven sat at #201 on the SSA's 2024 list with 1,517 babies given the name — and that #201 is also its all-time peak across the full 1899-2024 record, so 2024 marks its highest point yet.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1899–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Haven mean?

A safe harbor or place of refuge, taken directly from the vocabulary word. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Haven)

How do you pronounce Haven?

Haven is pronounced HAY-ven (IPA: /ˈheɪvən/).

Is Haven a popular name right now?

Haven is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #201 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1899–2024.)

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