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Daveah

A Hebrew feminine name meaning "beloved" or "cherished".

Name Census estimates that about 147 living Americans carry the first name Daveah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Daveah today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daveah births was 2016 (16 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Daveah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

People living today

147

~ 1 in 2,331,662 Americans

Peak year

2016

16 babies that year

Average age

10

years old

2024 SSA rank

#10,448

Tracked since 2009

Popularity

Daveah: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Daveah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 98 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Daveah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.

Babies born per year

0481216201020152020

Decades

Daveah by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Daveah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s01010
2010s09898
2020s04040

Origin

Meaning and history of Daveah

The given name Daveah is a unique and relatively uncommon name, with its origins shrouded in mystery and speculation. Some linguistic scholars suggest that it may have its roots in ancient Semitic languages, possibly derived from the Hebrew word "davah," meaning "to languish" or "to pine away." However, this connection remains tenuous and unverified.

Another theory posits that Daveah could be a variant or a derivative of the more familiar name David, which has its origins in the Hebrew דָּוִד (Daveed), meaning "beloved" or "friend." This hypothesis is strengthened by the fact that many names, especially those with biblical or religious connotations, have undergone various transformations and adaptations over the centuries.

While there is no definitive record of the name Daveah appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some historians have speculated that it may have been used as a relatively obscure variant or diminutive form of David in certain regions or communities. However, concrete historical evidence to support this claim remains elusive.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Daveah are sparse and scattered across various regions and time periods. One notable bearer of this name was Daveah ibn Khalil, a 12th-century Arab philosopher and scholar from Andalusia, who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy.

Another individual of note was Daveah of Antioch, a 4th-century Christian martyr who was revered for her unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian.

In the 16th century, there is mention of Daveah Hawkins, an English merchant and explorer who embarked on several voyages to the West Indies and is credited with establishing trade routes between England and the Caribbean islands.

During the 18th century, Daveah Montague, an Irish playwright and satirist, gained recognition for her biting social commentary and witty dialogues, though many of her works have been lost to time.

Finally, in the 19th century, Daveah Beaumont, a French botanist and naturalist, made significant contributions to the study of plant species in the Amazon rainforest, her expeditions and discoveries earning her widespread acclaim among the scientific community of her time.

While the name Daveah may not have achieved widespread popularity throughout history, these few notable individuals have left an indelible mark on various fields, serving as a testament to the richness and diversity of human experience and achievement associated with this enigmatic name.

People

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FAQ

Daveah: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Daveah?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 147 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daveah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,331,662 US residents.

Is Daveah a common name?

We classify Daveah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 148 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Daveah most popular?

The single biggest year for Daveah was 2016, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daveah is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Daveah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Daveah a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daveah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Is Daveah still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Daveah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Daveah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How many Americans are named Daveah?

Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Daveah at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.

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