Tevita
Tevita is a boy's name of Other origin.
Meaning
Beloved.
Origin and history
Tevita is the Tongan form of the biblical name David, meaning beloved. It is traditionally used in Tongan and broader Polynesian communities. In the United States, it remains a rare given name given to a small number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
867 babies in the United States have been named Tevita since 1880. It ranks #3810 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1823.
States where it is most popular
- CA (57.7 %)
- UT (31.9 %)
- HI (10.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 129 |
| 1990-2000 | 187 |
| 2000-2010 | 209 |
| 2010-2019 | 233 |
| 2020-2029 | 104 |
Famous people named Tevita
- Tevita Pangai Junior: Rugby player, Athlete
- Tevita Kuridrani: Rugby player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Tevita is the Pacific island adaptation of the Hebrew name David.
- The name is well known in international sports, particularly among Polynesian rugby players.