Daveigh

DAY-vee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern feminine form of David or a blend of Dave and Leigh.

Peak popularity

2003

Usually for

Girls

Trend

Declining since 2003

Declining since 2003.

Popularity of Daveigh since 2003

Babies named Daveigh per year in U.S. Social Security records.

Data table (by decade)

Decade	Girls
2000s	95
2010s	62
2020s	16

Meaning & origin

Daveigh is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2003, its peak year, and has been falling in usage since. It remains extremely rare, with no recorded rank in the top 1000 and no state-level concentration. The name likely originated as a creative spelling blend of the nickname Dave and the popular suffix -eigh, or as a feminine form of David. Unlike longer-established names, Daveigh lacks historical or cultural roots, making it a uniquely 21st-century coinage.

Daveigh appears to be a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2003. It may have been formed by combining the nickname Dave with the popular feminine suffix -eigh (as seen in names like Kayleigh or Ryleigh), or as a feminine elaboration of the name David. The name has not established a clear historical or linguistic derivation.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Davey, Vei

Variants: Davee, Daveigh

Sibling names for Daveigh

Names that share Daveigh's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Kayleigh, Ryleigh, Brielle, Nevaeh, Mackenzie

Brothers: Kyle, Caleb, Dylan, Ethan, Logan

Questions parents ask

What does the name Daveigh mean?

Daveigh is of uncertain origin. It was first recorded in 2003 and may be a modern combination of Dave and Leigh or a feminine form of David, but its specific meaning is not established.

How popular is the name Daveigh?

Daveigh first appeared in U.S. data in 2003, its peak year, and has been falling in usage since. It has never ranked in the top 1000, so it is considered very rare.

Is Daveigh a boy or girl name?

Daveigh is predominantly used for girls.