Davida
Davida is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Beloved.
Origin and history
Davida is a feminine form of David, a classic Hebrew name meaning 'beloved'. While relatively rare in the United States today, it has a long history of steady, low-frequency usage. It offers a familiar biblical root with a traditional feminine suffix.
Popularity in the United States
4,026 babies in the United States have been named Davida since 1880. It ranks #2782 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2079.
States where it is most popular
- NY (20 %)
- PA (17.5 %)
- CA (14.4 %)
- IL (9.9 %)
- OH (8.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 39 |
| 1920-1930 | 56 |
| 1930-1940 | 146 |
| 1940-1950 | 245 |
| 1950-1960 | 513 |
| 1960-1970 | 521 |
| 1970-1980 | 813 |
| 1980-1990 | 811 |
| 1990-2000 | 477 |
| 2000-2010 | 254 |
| 2010-2019 | 129 |
| 2020-2029 | 22 |
Nicknames
Vida, Davi, Dave
Fun facts
- Davida was created as a feminine counterpart to King David's name, popular in Jewish and Scottish naming traditions.
- Davida reached its peak relative popularity in the U.S. during the mid-to-late 20th century.