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Tevita

♂ Boy

Pronounced teh-VEE-tah /tɛˈvi.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: Tongan/Fijian form of David — from Hebrew David, 'beloved'Medium

In 30 seconds: Beloved: Tevita is the Tongan David — 'beloved'. Warm, strong, and lyrical across the Pacific.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Tongan

MeaningTongan/Fijian form of David — from Hebrew David, 'beloved'

U.S. rank (2024)#5018 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 850

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

Tevita is the Tongan and Fijian form of David — from Hebrew David, 'beloved' (the king and psalmist). A warm, strong, lyrical name across Tonga, Fiji, and the wider Pacific.

In the U.S. it appears in Polynesian families. Rare, beloved at the root, and warm.

Did you know? David means 'beloved' in Hebrew — Tevita is its Tongan and Fijian form, a warm, popular name across Polynesia.

Overall data confidence 78%

References — Tevita — Tongan David

Variations

DavidDavita

Nicknames

Tevi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tevita mean?

Tevita is the Tongan/Fijian David — Hebrew 'beloved'.

How do you pronounce Tevita?

It's said teh-VEE-tah /tɛˈvi.tɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tevita a boy or girl name?

Tevita is a boy's name.

How popular is Tevita?

Tevita is a rare name in the U.S.