Havala
Of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from a Slavic language.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Havala. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Havala today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Havala births was 1975 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Havala. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Havala. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1975
8 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2010 SSA rank
#15,664
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Havala: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Havala from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 8 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Havala remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Havala by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Havala during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Havala
The name Havala is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was predominant in ancient India. The word "havala" in Sanskrit means "offering" or "sacrifice," suggesting a connection to religious or spiritual traditions.
Havala is thought to have been used as a given name in various regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly among Hindu communities, as early as the 5th century CE. The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it may have been mentioned in association with rituals or ceremonies involving offerings or sacrifices.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Havala is found in the Mahabharata, a ancient Indian epic poem dating back to around the 8th century BCE. In the epic, Havala is described as a character who played a role in a significant event or story, though the exact details are unclear due to the passage of time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Havala. One such person was Havala Devi, a Hindu priestess and scholar who lived in the 11th century CE. She was renowned for her knowledge of the Vedas, the ancient Hindu scriptures, and her contributions to the preservation and dissemination of these sacred texts.
Another prominent figure was Havala Nath, a Hindu mystic and spiritual leader who lived in the 16th century CE. He was a revered figure in the Nath tradition, a philosophical and spiritual movement that emphasized the attainment of enlightenment through yogic practices and self-realization.
In the realm of literature, Havala Dasi was a celebrated poet who lived in the 17th century CE. Her works, written in Sanskrit and other regional languages, explored themes of devotion, love, and spirituality, and were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.
The name Havala also gained recognition in the field of music, with Havala Ravi, a talented classical vocalist who lived in the 18th century CE. She was renowned for her mastery of the Dhrupad and Khyal styles of Hindustani classical music and her contribution to preserving and promoting these art forms.
Another notable individual with the name Havala was Havala Sharma, a scholar and philosopher who lived in the 19th century CE. He wrote extensively on various aspects of Hindu philosophy, and his works were influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of his time.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Havala throughout history, each contributing to their respective fields and leaving a lasting impact on the cultural and intellectual traditions of the regions they lived in.
People
Havala + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Havala as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Havala: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Havala?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Havala going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Havala a common name?
We classify Havala as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Havala most popular?
The single biggest year for Havala was 1975, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Havala is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Havala a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Havala in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.