Davena is a distinctive choice, ranked #3900 in 1999. Your child is likely to be the only Davena in their class.
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UK Rank 1999
#3900
About the Name Davena
Davena has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #3900. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 1999.
Davena is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Davena
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Davena per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Davena in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Davena has held a stable position around #3900 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #3900 in 1999 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Davena is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
3
UK babies named Davena (1999)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Davena
Likely around 1 other Davena in the class
UK Popularity (1999–1999)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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