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Davina
GirlScottish, Hebrew· “feminine of David, 'beloved'”
- Meaning
- feminine of David, 'beloved'
- Origin
- Scottish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- duh-VEE-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #749
- US babies 2025
- 363
- Best rank
- #562 (2022)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Davina
Davina is a Scottish and Hebrew name that means “feminine of David, 'beloved'”.
Davina is a feminine form of David that arose in Scotland. David comes from the Hebrew and is usually explained as beloved, and it is the name of the famous shepherd boy who became king of Israel in the Bible. Scottish families created Davina as a way to pass on the name David to daughters. The name spread through Britain and beyond in the twentieth century. Davina has a warm, elegant sound, and Vina and Davie are affectionate nicknames.
Popularity over time
Davina first appears in US Social Security records in 1916. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 28 different years, starting in 1968. Its best national rank was #562 in 2022, the same year it reached its highest count of 541 babies. In 2025, 363 babies were named Davina, and it ranked #749 nationally. That is 69% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,801 in 1950, #872 in 1980, #1,802 in 2000, #1,823 in 2010, and #749 in 2025. Of the 11,380 US girls named Davina since records began, 25% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 2,229 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Journi, Indie, Sloan, Noemi, and Sariyah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Davina ranked highest in New Mexico, Nevada, and Kansas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #324 | 5 |
| Nevada | #389 | 7 |
| Kansas | #461 | 7 |
| Connecticut | #486 | 6 |
| Arizona | #488 | 14 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Davina is usually pronounced duh-VEE-nuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with D and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Davina
A few middle names that flow with Davina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Davina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Davina mean?
Davina is a Scottish and Hebrew name that means “feminine of David, 'beloved'”.
What is the origin of the name Davina?
Davina has Scottish and Hebrew roots. Davina is a feminine form of David that arose in Scotland.
Is Davina a popular name?
Yes. Davina ranked #749 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Davina a boy or girl name?
Davina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Davina?
Davina is usually pronounced duh-VEE-nuh. 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