
The short answer
Davina is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Feminine form of David. It originated in Scotland." It ranked #749 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, feminine form of David. It originated in Scotland. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Davina ranked #749 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #749 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Davina mean?
Behind the Name does not give Davina a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: feminine form of David.
Is Davina a popular name?
Davina ranked #749 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Davina a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Davina appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Davina — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.