Daquavious first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Daquavious has been for the last 8 years (from 1998 to 2005) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Daquavious

Derived from Da'Quavius, meaning "God's gift, from the waters of life".

Popularity of Daquavious by gender

Based on the last 8 years of data, Daquavious is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2005, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Daquavious.

Year Male Count Female Count
2005 6 0
2003 7 0
2002 8 0
2001 6 0
2000 9 0
1998 6 0

The history of the first name Daquavious

The name Daquavious is a modern invention, likely created in the United States within the last few decades. It does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin, but appears to be a combination of elements from various languages.

One possible interpretation is that the first part, "Da," could be derived from the English word "the," which is often used informally as a prefix in certain regions. The middle portion, "quav," may be inspired by the Latin word "aqua," meaning water, or the Italian word "acqua," also meaning water. The suffix "-ious" could be influenced by Latin or Greek suffixes denoting qualities or characteristics.

There is no evidence of this name appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from any particular culture or region. It seems to be a modern creation, likely inspired by the trend of blending elements from different languages to create unique and distinctive names.

As a relatively new name, there are no recorded examples of individuals with the name Daquavious from distant history. However, here are five people who have been documented as having this first name in more recent times:

  1. Daquavious Redding, an American football player who played for the University of South Carolina in the early 2010s.
  2. Daquavious Terry, an American convicted of murder in Georgia in 2018.
  3. Daquavious Johnson, an American basketball player who played for the University of South Carolina Upstate in the late 2010s.
  4. Daquavious Callaway, an American football player who played for the University of West Georgia in the mid-2010s.
  5. Daquavious Brown, an American track and field athlete who competed for the University of Tennessee in the early 2020s.

While the name Daquavious may not have a long historical lineage, it has gained some prominence in recent years, particularly in certain regions of the United States. As a modern creation, its popularity and usage may continue to evolve over time.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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