Davia Girl

Popularity: #943 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DAY-vee-uh //ˈdeɪ.vi.ə//

Origin: Latin; Hebrew

Meaning: Latin: beloved; Hebrew: God is my judge

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Davia is believed to have roots in the Hebrew name David, which means "beloved." The name David has a rich etymological history, tracing back to the Hebrew word "dāwīḏ" (דָּוִד). This name was adopted into Greek as "Dávid" and subsequently into Latin as "Davidus." The transition into Old French occurred during the medieval period, where it became "David" before evolving into various forms in different languages, including Davia in English contexts.

The name's journey into English was facilitated by the biblical prominence of King David, a central figure in the Old Testament, who is celebrated for his leadership and poetic contributions, particularly the Psalms attributed to him. Historically, the name David has been borne by numerous significant figures, including saints and monarchs throughout the centuries.

One notable example is Saint David of Wales, the patron saint of Wales, who lived in the 6th century and is commemorated for his piety and missionary work. The name gained further prominence through the translation of the Bible into various languages, including the King James Version in the early 17th century, which solidified its presence in Christian contexts.

The name Davia, while less common, can be seen as a feminine derivative that reflects the enduring legacy of its male counterpart. Culturally, the name Davia carries connotations of affection and strength, resonating with the qualities associated with its root name, David.

The feminine form may evoke a sense of grace and resilience, aligning with the traditional attributes ascribed to women in various cultures. The name's historical significance and its connection to beloved figures in religious texts contribute to its lasting appeal, ensuring that it remains a meaningful choice for many families.

Famous people named Davia

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Davia is a television personality best known for The Real World: San Francisco and The Challenge.

Sibling suggestions

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

DahliaDeliaDariaDaphneDemi

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Davia. 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.

MaviaSaviaTaviaLiviaNadiaZaviaCeliaRhea

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Davia was first seen in the United States in 1945.

Davia has ranked as high as #4770 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in New York, California, and South Carolina.

In the past 5 years the name Davia has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Davia 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 Davia 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 Davia.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 5 5
2024 10 10
2023 16 16
2022 17 17
2021 11 11
2020 11 11
2019 14 14
2018 11 11
2017 9 9
2016 14 14
2015 17 17
2014 15 15
2013 15 15
2012 17 17
2011 17 17
2010 23 23
2009 18 18
2008 30 30
2007 25 25
2006 32 32
2005 26 26
2004 26 26
2003 30 30
2002 42 42
2001 33 33
2000 34 34
1999 47 47
1998 32 32
1997 37 37
1996 33 33
1995 24 24
1994 29 29
1993 31 31
1992 22 22
1991 13 13
1990 13 13
1989 21 21
1988 18 18
1987 17 17
1986 16 16
1985 14 14
1984 19 19
1983 16 16
1982 18 18
1981 27 27
1980 12 12
1979 13 13
1978 13 13
1977 9 9
1976 11 11
1975 12 12
1974 11 11
1973 11 11
1972 5 5
1971 12 12
1970 9 9
1969 11 11
1968 8 8
1966 10 10
1965 7 7
1964 5 5
1963 5 5
1962 6 6
1960 7 7
1958 8 8
1955 7 7
1954 5 5
1953 12 12
1952 6 6
1951 7 7
1950 5 5
1948 5 5
1945 6 6

Top States for Davia (2010)

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
NY 6
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