girl's name
Davena
duh-VEE-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 415
Davena is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1980, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1946.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Davena Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 91 |
| 1970s | 106 |
| 1980s | 91 |
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 11 |
How Popular Is Davena?
In 2024, Davena was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Davena Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Davena
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Davena Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Davena over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Davena
- English duh-VEE-nuh
Sibling Names for Davena
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Davena — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Davena
How popular is the name Davena?
In 2024, Davena was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Davena a girl's or a boy's name?
Davena is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Davena?
Davena has 3 syllables.
When was Davena most popular?
Davena peaked in 1980, when 17 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.