Beloved
Davanna is a modern elaboration of the name Davina, which is the feminine form of David. It carries the Hebrew meaning of 'beloved' or 'friend,' combined with the popular 'anna' suffix to create a more lyrical, contemporary sound.
Less common today
Davanna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,357 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
