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Heaven

♂ Boy

Pronounced HEV-ən /ˈhɛv.ən/High

Meaning: From the word heaven — Old English heofon, 'the sky, the firmament; paradise, the dwelling of God'; predominantly a girls' name; here for boysMedium

In 30 seconds: Paradise itself: Heaven is the word-name 'the sky, paradise'. Devout and aspirational; predominantly a girls' name, here for boys.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the word heaven — Old English heofon, 'the sky, the firmament; paradise, the dwelling of God'; predominantly a girls' name; here for boys
U.S. rank (2025)#6590 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 443

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219952025

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

Heaven comes from the word heaven — Old English heofon, 'the sky, the firmament; paradise, the dwelling of God'. A devout, aspirational word-name; predominantly a girls' name, here covered for boys honestly (slug distinguished).

It registers thinly for boys. Rare for boys, paradise at the root, and aspirational.

Did you know? Heaven (Old English heofon, 'the sky; paradise') is a devout, aspirational word-name — overwhelmingly a girls' name, occasionally given to boys (which we flag).
Overall data confidence 55%
Oxford English Dictionary — heaven — word origin

Variations

HeavenlyNevaeh

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Heaven mean?

Heaven is the word for 'the sky, paradise; the dwelling of God'.

How do you pronounce Heaven?

It's said HEV-ən /ˈhɛv.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Heaven a boy or girl name?

Heaven is predominantly a girls' name; this page covers its use for boys.

How popular is Heaven?

Heaven is rare for boys in the U.S.

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