Davina is a distinctive choice, ranked #934 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Davina in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#934
US Rank #647
About the Name Davina
Davina is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 266 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #323 in 2001 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Davina is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #647, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Davina
Unlikely. With around 38 UK babies named Davina per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Davina in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Davina is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 266 places over the last five years to #934 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Davina is more popular in the US (#647) than in the UK (#934). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Davina include: Davina Waddy — Davina Waddy is a New Zealand rower.; Davina Perrin — Davina Sarah Tamanda Perrin is an English cricketer who currently plays for Warwickshire and Northern Superchargers.; Davina Smith — Davina Smith is an Australian journalist and news presenter..
Davina ranks #647 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
38
UK babies named Davina (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 266 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Davina
Likely around 1 other Davina in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Davina
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Davina Sarah Tamanda Perrin is an English cricketer who currently plays for Warwickshire and Northern Superchargers. She plays as a right-handed batter.