Davontay

“derived from Davis, meaning 'beloved' or 'son of David'”

American origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#9968US 2023

7Births / yr

↑Rising

552All-time births

📅 Since 199100

What does Davontay mean and where does it come from?

Davontay is an American name that appears to have emerged in the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities. It is often seen as a modern twist on the more traditional names like David or Davis. The name expresses affection as it is rooted in the meaning related to being 'be

Cultural significance

Davontay has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of derived from davis, meaning 'beloved' or 'son of david'.

Peak popularity

Reached #2206 in 1993 — currently #9968 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Davontay?

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

Davontay Grace

How popular is Davontay right now?

Rising fast — up 2797 spots — currently #9968 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1995–2023#9968 · Top 7.4%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#9968	7	▲ up 2797 · +40% births
2022	#12765	5	▼ down 3760 · -37% births
2020	#9005	8	▼ down 2134 · -33% births
2015	#6871	12	▼ down 1238 · -25% births
2010	#5633	16	▼ down 1044 · -16% births
2005	#4589	19	▼ down 413
2000	#4176	19	▼ down 1162 · -21% births
1995	#3014	24	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Davontay

Best Year1995Rank #3014

Peak Count24

Average Rank#7003

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1995 - 20238 years

The story of Davontay

Davontay is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1991. With 552 total births recorded, Davontay remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #3014 in 1995, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #9968 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Davontay in 1993:

Michael Christopher Matthew Joshua Tyler

Davontay by decade

Davontay peaked in the 1990s. See all 1990s names →

Decade	Births
1990s ★	235
2000s	208
2010s	101
2020s	8

💎Davontay has only 552 total recorded births since 1991 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Davontay?

Common

DavDavieDavyOntay

What names sound and feel like Davontay?

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

Davantay

American · A beloved name

Damontay

American · American English

Javontay

American · American

Lavontay

American · A blend of

Davonta

American · Modern creation, possibly

Avontay

American · Bringing joy, or

Davontai

American · Derived from ‘Da’

Devontay

American · The meaning of

Common questions about the name Davontay

What does the name Davontay mean?

Davontay means "derived from Davis, meaning 'beloved' or 'son of David'" — 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 Davontay?

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

What is the cultural origin of Davontay?

Davontay 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.

What sibling names go well with Davontay?

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

Is Davontay trending right now?

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