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Davina

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Pronounced dah-VEE-nah /dɑːˈviː.nə/High

Meaning: Scottish feminine form of David, from the Hebrew Dawid (דָּוִד), meaning 'beloved' or 'darling'; Davina is the feminine form used primarily in Scotland and the British Isles, carrying the same beloved meaning as David and DavideHigh

In 30 seconds: Davina is the elegant Scottish feminine form of David, meaning 'beloved.' With a melodious three-syllable flow and an understated sophistication, it is a name that wears beautifully from Scotland to the United States, dignified yet warm.
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Origin HighHebrew, Scottish
MeaningScottish feminine form of David, from the Hebrew Dawid (דָּוִד), meaning 'beloved' or 'darling'; Davina is the feminine form used primarily in Scotland and the British Isles, carrying the same beloved meaning as David and Davide
U.S. rank (2025)#749 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births363 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 11,375

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219162025

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

Davina is the Scottish feminine form of David, the Hebrew Dawid meaning 'beloved.' King David, the greatest king of Israel and author of many Psalms, made David one of the most enduring names in the Western world. Davina developed as the feminine equivalent in the Scottish naming tradition.

Davina has been used in Scotland and the British Isles for centuries. In the United States it remains relatively uncommon, giving it the appeal of a name that is instantly recognizable but genuinely rare. It suits parents who love the David meaning but want a feminine form with more elegance than plain Dave.

Did you know? Davina is much more widely used in Scotland and the United Kingdom than in the United States. British television presenter Davina McCall is one of the UK's most recognizable faces, making Davina a household name in Britain while it remains distinctive on this side of the Atlantic.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name — Davina — etymology and usageU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

DavidaDavenaDevina

Nicknames

DaviVinaDev

Famous Bearers

  • ★Davina McCall (1967–present)
    British television presenter and one of the UK's most recognized television personalities.

If you like Davina…

Evangeline— shares the melodious three-syllable elegance and the same understated British sophistication
Sabrina— shares the British/Scottish flavor and the same three-syllable flowing feminine quality
Seraphina— parallel melodious multi-syllable name with the same quiet dignity and uncommon status
Adina— another Hebrew name
Johanna— shares the -na ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Davina mean?

Davina means 'beloved' or 'darling' as the Scottish feminine form of David, from Hebrew Dawid meaning 'beloved.'

How do you pronounce Davina?

Davina is pronounced dah-VEE-nah /dɑːˈviː.nə/ — three syllables with stress on the second.

Is Davina a Scottish name?

Yes, Davina is primarily a Scottish feminine form of David and is more commonly used in Scotland and the UK than in the United States.

Is Davina a rare name in the United States?

Yes, Davina is uncommon in the U.S., giving it the appeal of a recognizable but genuinely distinctive choice.

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