Emily vs Haven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
5,955
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Millie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Haven

Girl #202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shelter, sanctuary"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#202
Total SSA Count
1,517
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hav

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emily Rank #25
Haven Rank #202

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #202 for Haven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emily ___

  • Emily Rose
  • Emily Grace
  • Emily Claire
  • Emily Jane
  • Emily Anne
  • Emily Kate

Haven ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

If you choose Haven

Journey Sage Quinn River Skye

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Haven more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Haven at #202 in the United States.

What do Emily and Haven mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Haven means "shelter, sanctuary" (Old English origin).

Are Emily and Haven boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Haven is primarily a girl name.

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