Davena
“A modern variant of the name Davina, meaning 'beloved'.”
American origin · Girl name
#15855US 2024
5Births / yr
↓Falling
410All-time births
📅 Since 194600
How to pronounce Davena
DAY·VNAH
/ˈdeɪ.ˈvnɑ/ · stress on DAY · 2 syllables
“A modern variant of the name Davina, meaning 'beloved'.”
American origin · Girl name
What does Davena mean and where does it come from?
Davena is a contemporary name that likely has its roots in the name Davina, which is of Scottish origin and means 'beloved'. It also has connections to the Hebrew name David, which means 'beloved'. The name Davena is mostly found in the United States and has gained some popularity due to a trend tow
Cultural significance
Davena has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of a modern variant of the name davina, meaning 'beloved'..
Peak popularity
Reached #3711 in 1968 — currently #15855 in the US.
How popular is Davena right now?
Falling — down 590 spots — currently #15855 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Davena
Davena entered American naming records in 1946 and has been in use for over 78 years. With 405 total births recorded, Davena remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #6419 in 1955, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #15265 in 2020.
Names that peaked alongside Davena in 1968:
Davena by decade
Davena peaked in the 1960s. See all 1960s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | |
| 1950s | 24 | |
| 1960s | 90 | |
| 1970s ★ | 106 | |
| 1980s | 91 | |
| 1990s | 74 | |
| 2000s | 10 | |
| 2020s | 10 |
Davena has only 405 total recorded births since 1946 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
What are good nicknames for Davena?
Common
DavDavieDavyEna
How is Davena written in other languages?
What are the boy versions of Davena?
Daud ARABICDawood ARABICDawud ARABICDavit ARMENIANDauid BIBLICAL GREEKDawid BIBLICAL HEBREWDavid BIBLICAL LATINDavid BIBLICALDaveth CORNISHDavid CROATIANDavid CZECHDavid DANISHDavid DUTCHDave ENGLISHDavey ENGLISHDavid ENGLISHDavie ENGLISHDavy ENGLISHTaavet ESTONIANTaavi ESTONIANTaavetti FINNISHTaavi FINNISHDavid FRENCHDavit GEORGIANDaviti GEORGIANDavid GERMANDavid HEBREWDávid HUNGARIANDaud INDONESIANDáibhí IRISHDavide ITALIANDovydas LITHUANIANDavid MACEDONIANDaw MEDIEVAL ENGLISHDavid NORWEGIANDavidu OLD CHURCH SLAVICDavud PERSIANDawid POLISHBRAZILIAN(Davi PORTUGUESEDavid PORTUGUESEDavid ROMANIANDavid RUSSIANDàibhidh SCOTTISHDaividh SCOTTISHDavid SCOTTISHDavie SCOTTISHDavid SERBIANDávid SLOVAKDavid SLOVENEDavid SPANISHDavid SWEDISHDafydd WELSHDai WELSHDewey WELSHDewi WELSHDewydd WELSHTaffy WELSHDovid YIDDISHDudel YIDDISHDavis ENGLISHDawson ENGLISH
Common questions about the name Davena
What does the name Davena mean?
Davena means "A modern variant of the name Davina, meaning 'beloved'." — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Davena?
Davena is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Davena?
Davena originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Davena?
Davena is a two-syllable name pronounced DAY-VNAH. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
Is Davena a common or rare name?
Davena is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.