Havana means from Havana or safe harbour — from the Spanish/Taíno. Havana IS Cuba's vibrant capital — the most colourful city in the Americas. Camila Cabello's 'Havana' IS one of the most iconic pop songs. Three syllables of the most colourful city, Cuba's-vibrant-capital, and the most iconic pop song.
Havana IS the most colourful city in the Americas.Cuba's vibrant capital.Cabello's 'Havana' IS one of the most iconic pop songs.Three syllables with a warm, Cuban sound: hah-VAN-ah.The most vibrantly musical city-name.
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The vibe of Havana
from Havanasafe harbourSpanishTaínoCubavibrantcolourfulAmericasCabelloiconic pop song
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Origin & history of Havana
Taíno/Spanish→Havana, Cuba
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Modern American roots
Havana IS Cuba's vibrant capital — the most colourful. Cabello's IS one of the most iconic pop songs.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Spanish; Havana, Cuba; Cabello's 'Havana' (2017).
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Today
Havana remains a beloved choice, ranking #2402 in the US. 1,555 babies have been named Havana since 1898.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Havana?
2018peak year
Havana entered U.S. records in 1898, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2018, 171 babies received the name (ranked #1326). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #2402), with roughly 83 babies named Havana each year. Havana's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 1,555 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Havana's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — Cuban adventure. People named Havana tend to be warm, vibrant, and gifted at being the most colourful city AND iconic pop.
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