Davina
How to say it: duh-VEE-nuh · /dəˈvinə/
Feminine form of David; from Hebrew meaning 'beloved'. Common in Scotland as a feminine form of David.
Davina was the 722nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 363 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 67% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #719 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #722 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 363 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,133 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +67% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #719 |
| In France, 2025 | #999 among girls’ names, 25 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Currently at its best, Davina has climbed to a high in the 2020s. Further gains are expected from this point.
What goes with it
Bright with crisp and breathy touches, Davina feels lively and graceful. Nadia and Valerie share its flair.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Davina is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew.
In France: #999 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Davina
- Lady Davina Windsor (born 1977)Noblewoman; elder daughter of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester
- Davina Waddy (born 1996)New Zealand rower
- Davina McCall (born 1967)English television presenter
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