Davina
Davina is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Beloved.
Origin and history
Davina is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, created as a feminine form of David. Historically popular in Scotland, it gained broader usage across the English-speaking world in the 20th century. In the United States, its popularity has grown noticeably in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
11,380 babies in the United States have been named Davina since 1880. It ranks #1514 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #615.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.6 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- NY (8.7 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
- AZ (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 12 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 63 |
| 1950-1960 | 156 |
| 1960-1970 | 668 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,799 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,488 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,210 |
| 2000-2010 | 957 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,229 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,793 |
Famous people named Davina
- Davina McCall: television presenter, actor
Nicknames
Davy, Vina, Nina
Fun facts
- Davina developed as a traditional Scottish feminine form of David before spreading widely across the United Kingdom and North America.
- The name has seen an increase in usage in the United States during the 2020s compared to earlier decades.