Davina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Davina is a Scottish name derived from the Hebrew name David, meaning 'beloved'. It evolved from David to Dávid in Old Irish and then to Davina. The name is characterized by its association with kindness and warmth. It has no biblical relevance but gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries. Notable figures include television presenter Davina McCall and voice actress Davina Porter.

The name Davina is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Davina has been too falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Davina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7989th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5551st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2685th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 864th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1202nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1874th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 773rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Davina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Davina"

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Pronunciation

/dəˈviːnə/

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Origin

Scottish

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Etymology

The name Davina is derived from the Hebrew name David, which means 'beloved'. It is often used as a feminine form of David in Scottish culture.

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Meaning

beloved

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Language Evolution

David (Hebrew), Dávid (Old Irish), Davina (Scottish)

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Historical Usage

The name Davina gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in Scotland and among English-speaking populations.

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Variants & Derivatives

Davin, Davy, Davina

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Davina is perceived as a charming and elegant name, often associated with kindness and warmth.

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Famous People

Davina McCall, a British television presenter, Davina Porter, an American voice actress

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Davina"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Davina"

"Davina" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 7989th of 9107 10
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 5551st of 9204 40
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2685th of 12526 341
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 864th of 19264 2,488
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1202nd of 27321 2,156
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1874th of 35406 1,666
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 773rd of 30306 4,311

Regional Popularity of "Davina" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Davina" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
87.20%
1942nd/2227
- 95.37%
2721st/2853
69.33%
1924th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
29.59%
869th/2937
27.33%
952nd/3483
30.53%
1074th/3518
17.46%
706th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
38.75%
1428th/3685
25.54%
1143rd/4475
28.51%
1481st/5194
14.75%
932nd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
61.24%
2806th/4582
35.63%
1840th/5164
38.74%
2833rd/7313
15.26%
1139th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
20.98%
836th/3984
17.36%
779th/4487
12.72%
868th/6822
10.25%
643rd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Davina"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Davina" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.