Davit

“Beloved” — Associated with the biblical king of Israel

Georgia origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#4484US 2023

23Births / yr

↑Rising

230All-time births

📅 Since 198500

What does Davit mean and where does it come from?

Davit is a variant of the name David, which has Hebrew origins, spelled in Hebrew as 'דָּוִד'. The name means 'beloved' in Hebrew and is associated with the biblical king of Israel. In Georgia, Davit is a very popular name, often used in a culturally significant way, and has representations in both

Cultural significance

Davit has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Georgia-speaking communities, where it reflects values of beloved.

Peak popularity

Reached #5161 in 2015 — currently #4484 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Davit?

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

Davit Grace

How popular is Davit right now?

Rising fast — up 1196 spots — currently #4484 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1985–2023#4484 · Top 3.3%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#4484	23	▲ up 1196 · +44% births
2022	#5680	16	▼ down 1286 · -30% births
2021	#4394	23	▲ up 3849 · +156% births
2020	#8243	9	▼ down 3082 · -50% births
2015	#5161	18	▲ up 3263 · +100% births
2010	#8424	9	▲ up 1143 · +29% births
2005	#9567	7	▼ down 1731 · -12% births
2000	#7836	8	▲ up 1805 · +60% births
1995	#9641	5	▼ down 2189
1985	#7452	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Davit

Best Year2021Rank #4394

Peak Count23

Average Rank#7088

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range1985 - 202310 years

The story of Davit

Davit is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1985. With 230 total births recorded, Davit remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #7452 in 1985 to #4484 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Davit in 2015:

Noah Liam Mason Jacob William

Davit by decade

Davit peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
1980s	10
1990s	30
2000s	57
2010s ★	124
2020s	9

💎Davit has only 230 total recorded births since 1985 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Davit?

ENGLISH

DaveDaveyDavieDavy

ESTONIAN

Taavi

FINNISH

Taavi

MEDIEVAL ENGLISH

Daw

What names sound and feel like Davit?

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

David

Hebrew · דָּוִד - 'Beloved'

Dawit

Ethiopia · beloved

Davis

American · son of David

Savit

India · the sun

Davin

American · beloved; friend; considered

Cavit

Latin · A Latin name

Pavit

India · pure, clean, or

Avit

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

How is Davit written in other languages?

დავით

Georgian), Դավիթ (Armenian

What are the girl versions of Davit?

BRITISH(Davina ENGLISH Davena ENGLISH Davida ENGLISH Davinia ENGLISH Davis ENGLISH Dawson ENGLISH

Common questions about the name Davit

What does the name Davit mean?

Davit means "Beloved" — a name rooted in Georgia 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 Davit?

Davit is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Davit have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Davit?

Davit originates from Georgia tradition. Georgia names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Davit trending right now?

Davit is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Davit a common or rare name?

Davit is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.