Davida Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: duh-VEE-duh //dəˈviːdə//
Origin: Hebrew; Latin
Meaning: Hebrew: beloved; Latin: feminine form of David
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Davida is of Hebrew origin, derived from the masculine name David, which means "beloved" or "friend." The Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dāwīḏ) was transliterated into Greek as Δαβίδ (Dabid) and subsequently into Latin as Davidus. The name made its way into Old French as David, before being adopted into English in the Middle Ages.
The feminine form Davida emerged as a derivative, reflecting a common practice in various cultures of feminizing male names by adding suffixes or altering endings. Historically, David is a significant biblical figure, known as the second king of Israel and a central character in the Hebrew Bible.
His reign is traditionally dated to around the 10th century BCE, and he is celebrated for his military prowess, poetic contributions (including the Psalms), and his complex personal life. The name gained prominence through biblical texts, notably the King James Bible, published in 1611, which helped solidify its usage in English-speaking contexts.
The name Davida, while less common than David, has been used in various cultures and languages, often to honor the legacy of the original biblical figure. Culturally, the name Davida carries connotations of love and friendship, resonating with the qualities attributed to its male counterpart.
In some traditions, names derived from biblical figures are believed to confer blessings or protection, contributing to their endurance across generations. The name Davida may also be associated with strength and leadership, reflecting the attributes of King David himself.
While diminutive forms like Davy or Davie are more commonly associated with David, Davida stands as a distinct feminine variant that honors the same rich historical and cultural heritage.
Famous people named Davida
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Davida Williams is an actress best known for The Last Dragon, The Cosby Show, and The New Edition Story.
Davida McKenzie is a singer best known for her work in the music group The Chiffons.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Davida was first seen in the United States in 1912.
Davida has ranked as high as #1830 nationally, which occurred in 1972, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Davida has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Davida 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 Davida 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 Davida.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 2016 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 2014 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 2009 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 2007 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 2006 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 2005 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 2004 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2002 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 2001 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 2000 | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| 1999 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1998 | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| 1997 | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| 1996 | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| 1995 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1994 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| 1993 | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| 1992 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 1991 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| 1990 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| 1989 | 57 | 0 | 57 |
| 1988 | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| 1987 | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| 1986 | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| 1985 | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| 1984 | 91 | 0 | 91 |
| 1983 | 103 | 0 | 103 |
| 1982 | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| 1981 | 95 | 0 | 95 |
| 1980 | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| 1979 | 75 | 0 | 75 |
| 1978 | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| 1977 | 66 | 0 | 66 |
| 1976 | 75 | 0 | 75 |
| 1975 | 76 | 0 | 76 |
| 1974 | 78 | 0 | 78 |
| 1973 | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| 1972 | 103 | 0 | 103 |
| 1971 | 102 | 5 | 97 |
| 1970 | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| 1969 | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| 1968 | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| 1967 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 1966 | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| 1965 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| 1964 | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| 1963 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 1962 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1961 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 1960 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| 1959 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| 1958 | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| 1957 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| 1956 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 1955 | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| 1954 | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| 1953 | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| 1952 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| 1951 | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| 1950 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1949 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| 1948 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1947 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1946 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1945 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1944 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1943 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1942 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1941 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1940 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1939 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1938 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1937 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1936 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1935 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1934 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1933 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1932 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1931 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1930 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1929 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1928 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1927 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1926 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1924 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1921 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1920 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1919 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1918 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1917 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1915 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1912 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Top States for Davida (2006)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 7 |