Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Davida since 1912
Babies named Davida per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 39 |
| 1920s | 56 |
| 1930s | 146 |
| 1940s | 245 |
| 1950s | 513 |
| 1960s | 521 |
| 1970s | 813 |
| 1980s | 811 |
| 1990s | 477 |
| 2000s | 254 |
| 2010s | 129 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Davida is a feminine form of the classic David, a name with ancient Hebrew origins and enduring biblical associations. This female variant was most popular in the early 1970s, achieving its peak rank in 1972, though it never broke into the top 1000 names in the United States. Since 1985, its usage has been in steady decline, with no recent resurgence. The name has never been strongly tied to any particular state or region based on available Social Security data. Despite its relative rarity, Davida offers a distinctive, traditional alternative to other biblical feminizations.
Davida is the feminine form of David, which derives from the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawid), meaning 'beloved' or 'uncle'. The name David has deep biblical roots, borne by the second king of Israel, and its feminine forms developed primarily in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. Davida saw its most notable use in the United States around the 1970s but has since declined in popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Davi, Vida, Davie
Variants: Davidina
Sibling names for Davida
Names that share Davida's style, for a brother or sister.
