The baby name Davinia is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced da-VIN-ee-uh (IPA: /dəˈvɪniə/).
The baby name Davinia is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced da-VIN-ee-uh (IPA: /dəˈvɪniə/).
Davinia is English, Scottish in Origin.
Davinia is a feminine given name shaped as a Latinate elaboration of Davina, itself the Scottish feminine of David. Ultimately it traces to Hebrew Dawid, from dod, "beloved," so Davinia carries the sense of "beloved one." The -ia ending aligns it with Romance naming styles, explaining its comfort in both English and Spanish-speaking communities.
The name gained modest currency in the later 20th century, especially in Britain and parts of southern Europe, aided by media exposure and the appeal of its four-syllable cadence. Variants and related forms include Davina, Davida, Devinia/Devenia (modern respellings), and the shorter Davine; pet forms range from Davi and Vivi to Vinnie and Nia. Though ultimately linked to David, Davinia remains distinct from similarly spelled names of other origins, and offers a familiar meaning with a polished, continental finish.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 1981 | #1 | — | 553 |
| MT | 0 | #43 | 1 | 1,767 | |
| CY | 0 | #60 | 1 | 1,632 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #150 | 4 | 3,773 |
| CR | 0 | #164 | 2 | 5,526 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #258 | 1 | 3,650 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #273 | 1,651 | 5,561 |
| France | Girls | 1988 | #354 | 4 | 1,865 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #360 | 3 | 8,539 |
| Spain | 0 | #365 | 88 | 2,326 | |
| BO | 0 | #401 | 8 | 6,868 | |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| ZA | 0 | #471 | 4 | 14,421 | |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #560 | 52 | 9,488 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #629 | 4 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #911 | 6 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #927 | 29 | 5,933 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 3 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,128 | 14 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,146 | 7 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,259 | 9 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,437 | 10 | 9,415 |
Davinia is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:
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