Heaven

At a Glance: Name: Heaven – Meaning: the sky/afterlife realm; a place of divine peace and beauty – Origin: English – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: HEV-en

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Heaven is an English-origin name, used for boys and girls alike, with a straightforward pronunciation: HEV-en. Its meaning points directly to the sky or afterlife realm — a place associated with divine peace and beauty. It's a name that says exactly what it means.

Meaning & Origin of Heaven

Meaning: The sky/afterlife realm; a place of divine peace and beauty.

Origin: English.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Heaven

Phonetic: HEV-en   IPA: /ˈhɛvən/

Popularity of Heaven

Heaven peaked in popularity in 2005 at #245, given to 1,334 babies that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #478, with 645 babies given the name — less than half its peak count.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1971–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Heaven mean?

The sky/afterlife realm; a place of divine peace and beauty. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Heaven)

How do you pronounce Heaven?

Heaven is pronounced HEV-en (IPA: /ˈhɛvən/).

Is Heaven a popular name right now?

Heaven peaked at #245 in 2005 and is ranked #478 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)

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