Davi Unisex

Popularity: #820 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DAH-vee /ˈdɑː.vi/

Origin: Hebrew; Portuguese

Meaning: Hebrew: beloved; Portuguese: a form of David

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Davi is derived from the Hebrew name David (דָּוִד), which means "beloved." The etymological journey begins in ancient Hebrew, where the name appears in the biblical texts as the name of one of the most significant figures in Jewish history, King David, who ruled around the 10th century BCE. From Hebrew, the name transitioned into Greek as Δαβίδ (Dabid) and then into Latin as Davidus.

The name was later adopted into Old French as David, which eventually made its way into Middle English, maintaining its form as David, with Davi emerging as a variant in some cultures. Historically, David is a central figure in the Hebrew Bible, celebrated for his role as a shepherd, warrior, and the second king of Israel.

His story is recounted in the books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles, and he is traditionally credited with composing many of the Psalms. The significance of David in Christianity is also profound, as he is often seen as a precursor to Jesus Christ, referred to as the "Son of David" in the New Testament.

The name gained further prominence through various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version in the early 17th century, which solidified its presence in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, the name Davi and its variants have resonated through various traditions, often symbolizing strength, leadership, and divine favor.

In many cultures, the name is associated with qualities of loyalty and affection, reflecting its original meaning of "beloved." The diminutive form, Dave, has also been widely used, although Davi itself carries a distinct identity in certain linguistic and cultural contexts. Overall, the name's rich historical and cultural associations have contributed to its enduring legacy across different societies.

Famous people named Davi

In this section, you will find notable people named Davi. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Davi who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Davi who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Davi Santos is an actor best known for The Thundermans, The Fosters, and The Last Ship.

Davi Vieira is a Brazilian footballer best known for playing as a midfielder in various clubs.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Davi, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

DavidDanielDanteDiegoDorianDamon

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Davi. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

DarioDamonDanteDavinDawsonDariusDylanDustin

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Davi was first seen in the United States in 1952.

Davi has ranked as high as #2558 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Massachusetts, Florida, New Jersey, California, and Connecticut.

In the past 5 years the name Davi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Davi is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Davi was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Davi.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 131 118 13
2024 158 133 25
2023 164 140 24
2022 156 140 16
2021 107 97 10
2020 120 101 19
2019 103 86 17
2018 97 82 15
2017 107 87 20
2016 118 97 21
2015 107 92 15
2014 77 70 7
2013 80 69 11
2012 93 80 13
2011 68 59 9
2010 74 66 8
2009 83 76 7
2008 43 36 7
2007 45 34 11
2006 58 46 12
2005 23 15 8
2004 21 11 10
2003 26 16 10
2002 19 11 8
2001 23 15 8
2000 16 7 9
1999 23 14 9
1998 9 9 0
1997 9 9 0
1996 20 9 11
1995 17 6 11
1994 17 9 8
1993 17 9 8
1992 19 8 11
1991 11 0 11
1990 21 10 11
1989 18 13 5
1988 17 7 10
1987 16 6 10
1986 14 8 6
1985 18 6 12
1984 16 9 7
1983 22 9 13
1982 14 9 5
1981 16 10 6
1980 6 6 0
1979 14 5 9
1978 13 6 7
1977 19 11 8
1976 14 6 8
1975 11 0 11
1974 17 6 11
1973 7 0 7
1972 13 5 8
1971 15 5 10
1970 17 5 12
1969 12 0 12
1968 5 0 5
1967 13 6 7
1966 11 6 5
1965 7 0 7
1964 14 6 8
1963 6 0 6
1961 6 0 6
1960 8 8 0
1959 13 13 0
1958 9 9 0
1957 5 5 0
1952 6 6 0

Top States for Davi (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
MA 34
35%
FL 24
25%
NJ 14
14%
PA 9
9%
TX 8
8%
CT 8
8%