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Davi
BoyPortuguese, Hebrew· “Portuguese form of David, 'beloved'”
- Meaning
- Portuguese form of David, 'beloved'
- Origin
- Portuguese, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- dah-VEE
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,493
- US babies 2025
- 118
- Best rank
- #1,341 (2022)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Davi
Davi is a Portuguese and Hebrew name that means “Portuguese form of David, 'beloved'”.
Davi is the Portuguese form of David, which comes from the Hebrew for beloved. In the Bible, David is the shepherd who defeats Goliath and becomes king of Israel, known also as the traditional author of many Psalms. Davi has become a popular name in Brazil, where it is valued for its short, friendly sound. It is usually pronounced dah-VEE in Portuguese or DAY-vee in English. The name keeps the strong biblical heritage of David while offering a lighter, more international feel.
Popularity over time
Davi first appears in US Social Security records in 1952. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,341 in 2022, the same year it reached its highest count of 140 babies. In 2025, 118 babies were named Davi, and it ranked #1,493 nationally. That is 28% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #5,681 in 1980, #8,398 in 2000, #2,059 in 2010, and #1,493 in 2025. Of the 2,058 US boys named Davi since records began, 38% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 729 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Brexton, Jasir, Cru, Alister, and Zayvion.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Davi ranked highest in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #202 | 31 |
| New Jersey | #610 | 11 |
| Florida | #636 | 26 |
| Virginia | #1127 | 5 |
| Texas | #1681 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 86% of US babies named Davi over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Davi is usually pronounced dah-VEE, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with D and ends in “-vi”.
Middle names for Davi
A few middle names that flow with Davi: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Davi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Davi mean?
Davi is a Portuguese and Hebrew name that means “Portuguese form of David, 'beloved'”.
What is the origin of the name Davi?
Davi has Portuguese and Hebrew roots. Davi is the Portuguese form of David, which comes from the Hebrew for beloved.
Is Davi a popular name?
Not especially. Davi ranked #1,493 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Davi a boy or girl name?
Davi is mainly a boy's name. About 86% of US babies named Davi over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Davi?
Davi is usually pronounced dah-VEE. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings