Daveigh Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Persian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Variant of the Persian name Daeva, meaning 'demon' or 'evil spirit'.
Meaning of the Name Daveigh
Daveigh is a variant of the name Daeva, which is of Persian origin. The name Daeva means demon or evil spirit. It is commonly used as a feminine given name in the English-speaking world. The name Daveigh has also gained popularity due to its association with the American actress Daveigh Chase, known for her roles in films like 'Donnie Darko' and 'Lilo & Stitch'.
Popularity of the Name Daveigh
The popularity for the name Daveigh peaked in popularity in the year 2003 with 22 births, which ranked number 9,253 out of 28,893 unique names for that year. Daveigh had the most female births in 2003 with 22, which ranked number 5,416 out of 18,435 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Daveigh has increased sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 8 births, an increase of 60.00%. Among females, Daveigh has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 8 births, an increase of 60.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Daveigh
- 10 Year Trend of Daveigh: 60.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Daveigh: 60.00%
Popularity of Daveigh by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Daveigh. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Daveigh in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Daveigh is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Daveigh
- Total Births of Daveigh: 8 (4.81%)
- Female Births of Daveigh: 8 (4.81%)
Given the upward trend of Daveigh over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.81% increase in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. For Females, births for Daveigh have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 8 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.81%.