Declining since 1998, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Davia since 1945
Babies named Davia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 50 |
| 1960s | 59 |
| 1970s | 106 |
| 1980s | 178 |
| 1990s | 281 |
| 2000s | 296 |
| 2010s | 152 |
| 2020s | 70 |
Meaning & origin
Davia first entered U.S. birth records in 1945, but remained uncommon for decades. Its highest popularity came in 1999, when it peaked before entering a gradual decline. Since 1998, its trajectory has been falling; in 2025, it ranked 14,942 with approximately 1 in 321,453 newborns receiving the name. The name's sparse top-state data reflects its rarity across the country. Davia is a gentle, melodic variant of David, offering a feminine alternative that balances tradition with a modern, understated feel. Its meaning, 'beloved,' carries a warm, universal appeal.
Davia is a feminine variant of David, derived from the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawid), meaning 'beloved'. It emerged in the mid-20th century, likely as a modern coinage influenced by similar names like Davina and Davia. It has seen sporadic use in the United States since 1945, with a peak in 1999.
“Davia” around the world
Where Davia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Davi, Via
Sibling names for Davia
Names that share Davia's style, for a brother or sister.
