Davina
Girl name · Celtic Gaelic · English · Hebrew · Scottish
Meaningbeloved · Scottish form of David
- US rank
- #749
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #562 in 2022
363 babies were named Davina in the US in 2025. It has dropped 119 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Davina you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,429 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Davina, 363 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Davina would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDavina first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #562.
- Then vs nowDavina is 4.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 18,904 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 4,429.
- TrendDavina has slipped 119 places over the last five years and now sits at #749. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedDavina is most popular in New Mexico, where it ranks #296, followed by Nevada (#374) and Kansas (#445). It's in the top 1,000 in 26 states.
- MeaningDavina is a Scottish form of David, which means “beloved”. Our records link it to Celtic Gaelic, English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Davina
Davina is a girl name of Celtic Gaelic, English and Hebrew origin meaning “beloved”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ina”. US birth records list Davina for girls from 1916 to 2025, in 87 of those 110 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #562 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #749, with 363 babies.
Origin:Celtic Gaelic namesEnglish namesHebrew namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.2 | 833,333 girls |
| 1920s | 1.1 | 952,381 girls |
| 1940s | 4.4 | 229,358 girls |
| 1950s | 8.1 | 123,305 girls |
| 1960s | 39 | 25,934 girls |
| 1970s | 117 | 8,550 girls |
| 1980s | 87 | 11,509 girls |
| 1990s | 67 | 14,905 girls |
| 2000s | 52 | 19,298 girls |
| 2010s | 128 | 7,792 girls |
| 2020s | 287 | 3,487 girls |
Other spellings of Davina
More Celtic Gaelic girl names
- Girl name: Hazel · hazel tree
- Girl name: Genevieve · possibly woman of the people
- Girl name: Brianna · possibly noble, strong
- Girl name: Maisie · pearl
- Girl name: Bonnie · pretty
- Girl name: Cecelia · blind
- Girl name: Makenna · son of Kenneth
- Girl name: Katie · pure
Questions about the name Davina
What does the name Davina mean?
Davina means “beloved” in Scottish, as a form of David.
What is the origin of the name Davina?
Davina has Celtic Gaelic, English, Hebrew, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic Gaelic names include Hazel, Genevieve, Brianna.
Is Davina a boy or girl name?
Davina is a girl name.
How popular is the name Davina?
Davina ranked #749 for US girls in 2025, given to 363 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#562).