Dontavius is of African origin, derived from an Akan language spoken in Ghana and Ivory Coast. It means "God makes it possible." The name is composed of two elements: "Don" meaning 'God' and "-tavi-us," which signifies 'it is possible.' Dontavius gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, likely due to its unique sound and positive meaning. It is often spelled creatively with variations such as Dontevus or Duntavius.
The name Dontavius experienced significant popularity from the late 1980s to the mid-1990s, peaking at 59 births in 1997. However, it has seen a steady decline since then, with only 7 births recorded in both 2022 and 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 1047 births named Dontavius from 1980 to 2023.