Davona Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: duh-VON-uh //dəˈvɒnə//
Origin: English; American
Meaning: Derived from the name Davon; possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'friend'.
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Davona is believed to have originated from the Hebrew name David, which means "beloved." The name David has a rich linguistic history, transitioning through several languages. From Hebrew, it was adopted into Greek as Δαβίδ (Dabid), then into Latin as Davidus, and subsequently made its way into Old French as David.
The name was introduced into English through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, becoming a common name in medieval England. The feminine form Davona likely emerged as a modern variation, influenced by the popularity of names ending in -a, which are often associated with femininity in various languages.
Historically, the name David is significant due to its biblical roots, being borne by the second king of Israel, who is a central figure in the Hebrew Bible. His story, including the famous account of David and Goliath, has been a source of inspiration in religious texts and literature since ancient times.
The name has also been borne by numerous saints and notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring legacy. The King James Bible, published in 1611, further solidified the name's prominence in Christian contexts, as it includes many references to King David.
Culturally, the name Davona, while a more modern adaptation, carries the connotations of love and leadership associated with its root name, David. Names derived from David often symbolize strength and valor, reflecting the qualities attributed to the biblical king.
The evolution of Davona can also be seen as part of a broader trend in the 20th century towards creating unique variations of traditional names, allowing for personal expression while retaining historical significance. This connection to the past, combined with its phonetic appeal, has helped the name maintain a place in the lexicon of feminine names.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Davona was first seen in the United States in 1957.
Davona has ranked as high as #1216 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in New York.
In the past 5 years the name Davona has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Davona 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 Davona was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Davona (1996)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 7 |
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 Davona.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 |