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David

Pronunciation: [ d-AYV-ihd ]

Girl Name #24,355 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

David is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AYV-ihd.

Parents who love the name David often also consider Daisy, Daisie, Daisey .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#24,355
Total SSA Count
7

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Dav Day Davie

Also a Boy Name

David is also used as a boy name, ranked #31.

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Frequently Asked Questions About David

Is David a boy or girl name?
David is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #24355. As a boy name, it is ranked #31. David is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce David?
David is pronounced d-AYV-ihd.
How popular is the name David?
David is currently ranked #24355 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for David?
Common nicknames for David include Dav, Day, and Davie.
Is David a common or rare name?
David is an uncommon name, ranked #24355 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name David

David is a girl name .

Is David a boy or girl name? David is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #24,355 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #31. David is more commonly used as a boy name.

David is currently ranked #24,355 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for David include Dav, Day, and Davie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of David include Davina, Davie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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