Girl Name
Dava
Dava is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Dava — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Davy is on your shortlist, Dava belongs in the same conversation.
Dava meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Dava has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Dava as D·A·V·A, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Dava is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Dava variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Davaa, Davae, Davay, Dav.
- Nicknames: Dava works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Dava with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Dava middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Davy, Davie, Davey, Dave, Debi — full picks on the sibling names for Dava guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Dava? Browse our names like Dava guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Dava
What does the name Dava mean?
Dava has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Dava?
The exact origin of Dava is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Dava?
Dava has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Dava a boy's or girl's name?
Dava is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Dava in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Dava sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Dava?
Names that share Dava's sound and style include Davy, Davie, Davey, Dave, Debi.
What middle names pair well with Dava?
Good middle-name fits for Dava pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Dava is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Dava is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Dava?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dava share its rhythm without rhyming — Davy, Davie, Davey all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.