Hava is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'life'. It appears in the Bible as one of the wives of Esau, son of Isaac. In various cultures, Hava has been adopted and interpreted differently. For instance, in Arabic, it's associated with the word 'life', similar to its Hebrew root. In some Slavic languages, Hava is equivalent to Eva, another form of Eve. The name gained popularity among Jewish communities worldwide, and today, it's recognized as a beautiful and meaningful name choice for girls.
The name Hava experienced fluctuations in popularity over the decades, with peaks in recent years. The most common years for the name were 2019 (14 births) and 2022 (18 births). Despite these recent highs, Hava has not been consistently popular throughout its history, as indicated by the varying number of births each year.