Beloved or cherished
Davaya is a rare modern name likely derived from the Hebrew root 'dawid', meaning beloved, or influenced by Slavic elements meaning 'to give'. It is often chosen for its melodic sound and its connection to the more traditional name David.
Less common today
Davaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,239 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
