Is Davi a boy's or girl's name?

Davi is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 621 recorded births.

When was Davi most popular?

Davi reached its peak popularity in 2023 with 140 births that year. It is currently ranked #1402 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Davi?

Davi is currently ranked #1402 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,938 babies since 1952.

Davi

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsHebrewRising fast Also a pet name

#1402▼ 54in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a male given name, equivalent to English David

Davi is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, the Portuguese form of David, meaning 'beloved' or 'friend.' It is widely used in Brazil and Portugal, and has gained traction in the US among families with Brazilian heritage and parents seeking a sleeker alternative to David.

Davi has the international quality of names that feel at home in multiple languages and cultures. At two syllables with a bright ending, it's distinctive without being difficult — a name that honors the David tradition while traveling light.

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Popularity Over Time

Davi climbed 5222 spots in the last 20 years — from #6624 to #1402.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Davi
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	609	#1479	▼
2010s	788	#1886	▲
2000s	267	#4729	▲
1990s	83	#6082	—
1980s	83	#4957	▲
1970s	49	#4974	▲
1960s	26	#3525	▼
1950s	33	#3190	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(60 years, 1952–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Davi
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	133	#1402	-7 (-5.0%)
2023	140	#1348	+1 (0.7%)
2022	139	#1346	+43 (44.8%)
2021	96	#1699	-5 (-5.0%)
2020	101	#1602	+15 (17.4%)
2019	86	#1792	+4 (4.9%)
2018	82	#1840	-5 (-5.7%)
2017	87	#1767	-10 (-10.3%)
2016	97	#1643	+5 (5.4%)
2015	92	#1694	+22 (31.4%)
2014	70	#2023	+1 (1.4%)
2013	69	#1995	-11 (-13.8%)
2012	80	#1834	+21 (35.6%)
2011	59	#2209	-7 (-10.6%)
2010	66	#2059	-10 (-13.2%)
2009	76	#1897	+40 (111.1%)
2008	36	#3174	+2 (5.9%)
2007	34	#3271	-12 (-26.1%)
2006	46	#2592	+31 (206.7%)
2005	15	#5354	+4 (36.4%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Davi as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Davi has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 621 births since 1961.

#5171

Current rank

621

Total births

2024

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Davi be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Davi is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1402. As a girl's name, it ranks #5171.

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Davi, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1952–2024) · Methodology