Rising since 1985, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Dawit since 1984
Babies named Dawit per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 118 |
| 2000s | 144 |
| 2010s | 181 |
| 2020s | 104 |
Meaning & origin
Dawit entered U.S. records in 1984 and has seen modest but steady growth since 1985, reflecting the increasing Ethiopian diaspora. Its peak came in 2013, and by 2025 it ranked 5,208, with roughly 1 in 94,893 boys receiving the name. The name remains concentrated within Ethiopian-American communities, though its biblical resonance gives it broader appeal. As an Amharic form of David, Dawit carries deep historical and religious significance, particularly within the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition.
Dawit is the Amharic form of David, derived from the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawid), meaning 'beloved' or 'friend.' It is widely used in Ethiopia and Eritrea, reflecting the country's strong Christian heritage. The name appears in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church's tradition and has been borne by several emperors of Ethiopia.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Daw, Dawi
Sibling names for Dawit
Names that share Dawit's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Mekdes, Bethel, Selam, Ruth, Hanna, Arsema, Gelila, Mahelet, Mahlet, Meklit, Melat, Nardos, Soliyana, Tsion, Yohana, Rakeb, Afomia, Bemnet, Maraki
Brothers: Yonas, Elias, Henok, Samuel, Tewodros, Alazar, Ermias, Kidus, Kirubel, Leul, Naod, Natnael, Yacob, Biruk, Barkot, Eyoab, Kebron, Mikias, Nolawi, Surafel, Temesgen
