Davi

♀ Girl

Pronounced DAH-vee /ˈdɑ.vi/Medium

Meaning: Short form of David/Davina — from Hebrew David, 'beloved'; predominantly a boys' name (and the Portuguese David); here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Beloved: Davi is a short form of David/Davina — 'beloved'. Soft and crisp; predominantly a boys' name, here for girls.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningShort form of David/Davina — from Hebrew David, 'beloved'; predominantly a boys' name (and the Portuguese David); here for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#5171 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 621

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Davi is a short form of David — Hebrew, 'beloved' (the king and psalmist) — or its feminine Davina. It is the Portuguese form of David (a boys' name) and is used for girls as a short form of Davina. A soft, crisp name; here it covers the girls' use honestly (slug distinguished).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, beloved at the root, and soft.

Did you know? David means 'beloved' in Hebrew — Davi is its short form (and the Portuguese David); soft and crisp, predominantly a boys' name, here covered for girls (via Davina) honestly.

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name — David — root etymology

Variations

DavinaDavieDavy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Davi mean?

Davi is a short form of David/Davina — Hebrew 'beloved'.

How do you pronounce Davi?

It's said DAH-vee /ˈdɑ.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Davi a boy or girl name?

Davi is predominantly a boys' name; this page covers its use for girls.

How popular is Davi?

Davi is rare for girls in the U.S.