The baby name Davalyn is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced DAY-və-lin (/ˈdeɪ.və.lɪn/); also commonly DAV-ə-lin (/ˈdæv.ə.lɪn/).
Davalyn is English in Origin.
The baby name Davalyn is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced DAY-və-lin (/ˈdeɪ.və.lɪn/); also commonly DAV-ə-lin (/ˈdæv.ə.lɪn/).
Davalyn is English in Origin.
Davalyn is a modern English given name created in the United States, combining Dava, a feminine form of David (from Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved'), with the popular suffix -lyn/-lynn (linked to Lynn, itself traced to the Welsh llyn, 'lake,' and widely used as a name-forming element). The blend yields an interpretive meaning of 'beloved,' sometimes poetically read as 'beloved lake.'
Usage has been sporadic since the late 20th century, aligning with the rise of -lyn names in American naming fashion; it remains uncommon and rarely appears in national top-1000 charts. Spelling variants include Davalynn, Davalynne, Davilyn, Davilynne, Davlyn, and Davelyn; related forms are Dava and Davina. The name offers flexible nicknames (Dava, Davi, Lyn) and a contemporary sound while retaining the venerable 'beloved' core from its Hebrew root.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Girls | 2005 | #919 | 6 | 9,844 |
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