Davina vs Martha

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

Martha

Girl #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mistress, lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#667
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mart, Marty, Mattie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Davina Rank #648
Martha Rank #667

Davina is more popular, ranked #648 vs #667 for Martha.

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

Martha ___

  • Martha Jane
  • Martha Elizabeth
  • Martha Ann
  • Martha Grace
  • Martha Louise
  • Martha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davina

Callum Fiona Alasdair Morag Hamish

If you choose Martha

Ruth Helen Dorothy Henry George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davina or Martha more popular?

Davina is more popular, ranked #648 compared to Martha at #667 in the United States.

What do Davina and Martha mean?

Davina means "beloved" (Hebrew (Dawid) via Scottish feminine form origin). Martha means "mistress, lady of the house" (Aramaic origin).

Are Davina and Martha boy or girl names?

Davina is primarily a girl name. Martha is primarily a girl name.

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