"port, harbor"
Origin: Spanish La Habana
Language: English
Havanna
Havanna is a girl name of Spanish La Habana origin meaning "port, harbor." Ranked #6,033 in the US, popular nicknames include Hava, Vanna, and Van.
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Meaning & Origin
"from Havana (place name)"
Origin: Cuban Spanish
Language: English
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The Story of Havanna
Havanna (also spelled Havana) takes its name from the capital city of Cuba, La Habana, which was founded by Spanish conquistadors in 1519. The city name likely derives from the Taino word for the area or from the Spanish word for harbor. The double-n spelling Havanna follows German and Italian orthographic traditions and gives the name a more distinctive look while preserving the evocative sound of the iconic city.
Havana/Havanna surged as a baby name in the late 2010s, boosted significantly by Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello's 2017 hit song 'Havana,' which spent 10 weeks at #1. The song's global success made the name suddenly fashionable and exotic to parents worldwide.
Havana is one of the most romanticized cities in the Western Hemisphere, evoking images of classic cars, salsa music, colonial architecture, and Caribbean warmth. As a name, it carries all this cultural richness, connecting to Cuban heritage and Latin vitality.
Historical Record
Havanna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 619 babies have been named Havanna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Havanna is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #6,033 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Camila Cabello's 2017 song Havana spent 10 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100
- Havana was founded in 1519 and is one of the oldest cities in the Americas
- The German spelling Havanna is used in several European countries
Havanna in Other Languages
French
La Havane
German
Havanna
Italian
Avana
Spanish
Habana
Portuguese
Havana
Popularity Over Time
#6,033
Current Rank
Rising
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Hidden Gem
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Havanna
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Camila Cabello
Musician
1997
Cuban-American singer who popularized the name with her 2017 hit song Havana
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #6,033
- Total SSA Count
- 20
- Cultural Origins
- American Spanish Cuban Latin American English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Hava
Vanna
Van
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Middle Names
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Frequently Asked Questions About Havanna
What does the name Havanna mean?
"port, harbor" (from Spanish La Habana). "from Havana (place name)" (from Cuban Spanish). Havanna (also spelled Havana) takes its name from the capital city of Cuba, La Habana, which was founded by Spanish conquistadors in 1519. The city name likely derives from the Taino word for the area or from the Spanish word for harbor. The double-n spelling Havanna follows German and Italian orthographic traditions and gives the name a more distinctive look while preserving the evocative sound of the iconic city.
What is the origin of the name Havanna?
Havanna has Spanish La Habana, Cuban Spanish, American, Spanish, Cuban, Latin American, and English origins. In Spanish La Habana, it means "port, harbor". In Cuban Spanish, it means "from Havana (place name)".
Is Havanna a boy or girl name?
Havanna is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Havanna?
Havanna is currently ranked #6033 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Havanna?
Common nicknames for Havanna include Hava, Vanna, and Van.
What are good middle names for Havanna?
Popular middle name pairings include Havanna Rose, Havanna Grace, Havanna Lee, Havanna Marie, Havanna Nicole, and Havanna Star.
What are good sibling names for Havanna?
Names that pair well with Havanna as siblings include Savannah, Montana, Cuba, Catalina, Santiago, and Mateo.
How many syllables does Havanna have?
Havanna has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Havanna a common or rare name?
Havanna is an uncommon name, ranked #6033 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Havanna?
Are there other spellings for Havanna?
Related spellings include Havana.
About the Name Havanna
Havanna is a girl name with American, Spanish, Cuban, Latin American, and English origins . The name means "port, harbor" in Spanish La Habana .
Havanna is currently ranked #6,033 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Havanna has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Havanna include Hava, Vanna, and Van. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Havanna include Havana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- Behind the Name (etymology and meaning research)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis