Havilah Girl

Popularity: #915 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationHAV-ih-lah / /ˈhæv.ɪ.lə/

Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning

Hebrew: 'circuit' or 'enclosure'; Arabic: 'the land of gold'

Historical & Cultural Background

Havilah is a name found in biblical texts, specifically in the Old Testament, where it is associated with a region rich in resources. The name appears in Genesis as one of the sons of Cush and is linked to areas known for their wealth. In Arabic culture, Havilah is often interpreted as a place of abundance, further emphasizing its connotations of richness and prosperity.

Trend Summary

Havilah has seen limited use in the United States, maintaining a low but steady presence in baby name registries.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Havilah was first seen in the United States in 1975. Havilah has ranked as high as #1325 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Havilah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Havilah (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 6
55%
WA 5
45%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
197510
19767
19776
19785
19807
198110
198214
198312
19848
19856
198611
19877
198912
19907
19916
19926
19939
199413
199511
19967
19978
199811
19997
20008
200110
20029
20048
200515
200610
200713
200818
20095
201014
201119
201223
201324
201422
201524
201623
201727
201820
201925
202032
202128
202217
202328
202435