Aaliyah vs Haven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaliyah

Girl #93 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ascending, going up"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African American Muslim American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#93
Total SSA Count
2,703
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Lee, Liyah

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aaliyah Rank #93
Haven Rank #202

Aaliyah is more popular, ranked #93 vs #202 for Haven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aaliyah ___

  • Aaliyah Rose
  • Aaliyah Grace
  • Aaliyah Marie
  • Aaliyah Jade
  • Aaliyah Simone
  • Aaliyah Nicole

Haven ___

  • Haven Grace
  • Haven Rose
  • Haven Leigh
  • Haven Mae
  • Haven Elise
  • Haven Lynn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aaliyah or Haven more popular?

Aaliyah is more popular, ranked #93 compared to Haven at #202 in the United States.

What do Aaliyah and Haven mean?

Aaliyah means "ascending, going up" (Arabic origin). Haven means "shelter, sanctuary" (Old English origin).

Are Aaliyah and Haven boy or girl names?

Aaliyah is primarily a girl name. Haven is primarily a girl name.

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