Davinia

“Davinus, meaning 'adored' or 'beloved'.”

English origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#1870US 2023

330Births / yr

→Stable

73All-time births

📅 Since 197000

How to pronounce Davinia

DAH·VIN·EE·uh

/ˈdɑ.ˈvɪn.ˈiː.ə/ · stress on DAH · 4 syllables

“Davinus, meaning 'adored' or 'beloved'.”

English origin · Girl name

What does Davinia mean and where does it come from?

Davinia is often regarded as an elegant name with roots possibly related to the name 'David', which means ‘beloved’ in Hebrew. It has seen use in English-speaking and Latin countries, sometimes carrying connotations of sophistication. The name has been used in various cultures and contexts, attached

Cultural significance

Davinia has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in English-speaking communities, where it reflects values of davinus, meaning 'adored' or 'beloved'..

Peak popularity

Reached #6981 in 1970 — currently #1870 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Davinia?

Davinia works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Davinia Grace

How popular is Davinia right now?

Holding steady — currently #1870 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1970–2023#1870 · Top 1.4%

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1980

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2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#1870	330	▲ up 5 · +6% births
2022	#1875	310	▲ up 5 · +11% births
2021	#1880	280	▲ up 8758 · +3900% births
1990	#10638	7	▼ down 2691 · -12% births
1985	#7947	8	▲ up 3255 · +60% births
1980	#11202	5	▼ down 4221 · -29% births
1970	#6981	7	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Davinia

Best Year2023Rank #1870

Peak Count330

Average Rank#6056

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range1970 - 20237 years

The story of Davinia

Davinia is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1970. With 73 total births recorded, Davinia remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #6981 in 1970 to #1870 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Davinia in 1970:

Jennifer Lisa Kimberly Michelle Amy

Davinia by decade

Davinia peaked in the 1970s. See all 1970s names →

Decade	Births
1970s	25
1980s ★	26
1990s	7
2000s	15

💎Davinia has only 73 total recorded births since 1970 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Davinia?

Common

DavDavieDavyInia

What names sound and feel like Davinia?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Davinia also consider these

Davonia

American · Belonging to David

Davenia

American · Of unknown origin,

Katinia

English · Greek

Lavinia

Latin · From Lavinium

Lavinnia

English · Latin

Davaria

American · American English

Livinia

English · A meaningful name

Lakinia

American · Often seen as

How is Davinia written in other languages?

What are the boy versions of Davinia?

Daud ARABIC Dawood ARABIC Dawud ARABIC Davit ARMENIAN Dauid BIBLICAL GREEK Dawid BIBLICAL HEBREW David BIBLICAL LATIN David BIBLICAL Daveth CORNISH David CROATIAN David CZECH David DANISH David DUTCH Dave ENGLISH Davey ENGLISH David ENGLISH Davie ENGLISH Davy ENGLISH Taavet ESTONIAN Taavi ESTONIAN Taavetti FINNISH Taavi FINNISH David FRENCH Davit GEORGIAN Daviti GEORGIAN David GERMAN David HEBREW Dávid HUNGARIAN Daud INDONESIAN Dáibhí IRISH Davide ITALIAN Dovydas LITHUANIAN David MACEDONIAN Daw MEDIEVAL ENGLISH David NORWEGIAN Davidu OLD CHURCH SLAVIC Davud PERSIAN Dawid POLISH BRAZILIAN(Davi PORTUGUESE David PORTUGUESE David ROMANIAN David RUSSIAN Dàibhidh SCOTTISH Daividh SCOTTISH David SCOTTISH Davie SCOTTISH David SERBIAN Dávid SLOVAK David SLOVENE David SPANISH David SWEDISH Dafydd WELSH Dai WELSH Dewey WELSH Dewi WELSH Dewydd WELSH Taffy WELSH Dovid YIDDISH Dudel YIDDISH Davis ENGLISH Dawson ENGLISH

Common questions about the name Davinia

What does the name Davinia mean?

Davinia means "Davinus, meaning 'adored' or 'beloved'." — a name rooted in English 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 Davinia?

Davinia 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 Davinia?

Davinia originates from English tradition. English 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 Davinia?

Davinia is a four-syllable name pronounced D AA1 V IH1 N IY1 AH0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Davinia?

Davinia pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar English heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.