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Havana

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Pronounced huh-VAN-uh /hə.ˈvæn.ə/Medium

Meaning: from Havana, capital of CubaMedium

In 30 seconds: Havana is a place name for a girl, taken from Cuba's capital city.

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Origin MediumSpanish (place name)

Meaningfrom Havana, capital of Cuba

U.S. rank (2024)#2510 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births71 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,555

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Havana is used as a girl's name straight from the Cuban capital, a Spanish place name. The spellings Havanna and Havannah double a letter but keep the same warm, three-syllable sound. As a given name it leans on the city's evocative, sun-and-music associations rather than a literal meaning.

The rolling rhythm of its three syllables gives it a relaxed, melodic feel. It belongs to the small set of city names that have crossed over into use for children.

Did you know? Havana takes its name from the Cuban capital, whose name likely traces back to the Taino chieftain Habaguanex.

Overall data confidence 70%

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Variations

HavannaHavannah

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Havana Rose Liu (1997-)
American actress known for the film Bottoms

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Havana mean?

Havana means 'from Havana, the capital of Cuba', a Spanish place name transferred to personal use.

How do you pronounce Havana?

It's commonly said huh-VAN-uh /hə.ˈvæn.ə/.

Is Havana a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Havana is used as a girl name.

How popular is Havana?

In 2024, Havana ranked #2510 in the U.S. for girls, with 71 births recorded.