Declining since 2016, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Tevita since 1979
Babies named Tevita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 129 |
| 1990s | 187 |
| 2000s | 209 |
| 2010s | 233 |
| 2020s | 104 |
Meaning & origin
Tevita is the Tongan form of David, a name with deep biblical roots meaning 'beloved'. In the United States, it is a rare but recognizable name, ranking #5399 as of 2025 with approximately 1 in every 100475 baby boys receiving the name. Its popularity peaked in 2016, and since then its usage has been declining. The name is most common in California, reflecting the state's significant Tongan community. Tevita offers a distinctive cultural connection for families of Tongan heritage or those seeking a name with Pacific Island roots.
Tevita is a Tongan form of David, which derives from the Hebrew name Dawid, meaning 'beloved'. It was adopted into Tongan through the Bible and is commonly used among Tongan Christians. The name has been used in Tonga since the arrival of Christianity in the 19th century.
Where Tevita is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Tevita” around the world
Where Tevita lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
New Zealand
19
babies in 2025
Sources: NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teve
Variants: Teuita
Sibling names for Tevita
Names that share Tevita's style, for a brother or sister.
