The distinctive and melodious name Davona, of uncertain origin but often associated with African American culture, was popularized by its usage as a character's name in the novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' by Zora Neale Hurston. It has since become an uncommon yet captivating choice for parents seeking a unique and memorable name for their daughter.
The name Davona appears to have seen peaks in popularity between the late 70s and mid-80s, with a high of 14 births in 1978 and several years afterwards seeing double-digit numbers of births. After the mid-90s, the popularity of the name seems to have decreased significantly, with only two years (2005) since then showing more than five births. Overall, Davona has been a relatively uncommon name, with a total of 290 births recorded over this period.