Davina vs Kennedi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davina

Girl #648 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew (Dawid) via Scottish feminine form

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#648
Total SSA Count
452
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dav, Vina, Vini

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kennedi

Girl #685 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ugly-headed (original Gaelic)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#685
Total SSA Count
414
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenn, Kenna

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Davina Rank #648
Kennedi Rank #685

Davina is more popular, ranked #648 vs #685 for Kennedi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davina ___

  • Davina Rose
  • Davina Grace
  • Davina Louise
  • Davina Mae
  • Davina Claire
  • Davina Kate

Kennedi ___

  • Kennedi Grace
  • Kennedi Rose
  • Kennedi Mae
  • Kennedi Ann
  • Kennedi Claire
  • Kennedi Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davina

Callum Fiona Alasdair Morag Hamish

If you choose Kennedi

Reagan Peyton Quinn Riley Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davina or Kennedi more popular?

Davina is more popular, ranked #648 compared to Kennedi at #685 in the United States.

What do Davina and Kennedi mean?

Davina means "beloved" (Hebrew (Dawid) via Scottish feminine form origin). Kennedi means "ugly-headed (original Gaelic)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Davina and Kennedi boy or girl names?

Davina is primarily a girl name. Kennedi is primarily a girl name.

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