Holding steady.
Popularity of Deva since 1911
Babies named Deva per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1971, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Deva's real moment was 1915.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 56 |
| 1920s | 79 |
| 1930s | 47 |
| 1940s | 49 |
| 1950s | 57 |
| 1960s | 90 |
| 1970s | 165 |
| 1980s | 132 |
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Deva is a rare name in the United States, with its first recorded appearance in Social Security data in 1911. It reached a peak in 1915 with a handful of births, but has since remained extremely uncommon. The name's stability category indicates consistent low usage, never entering the top 1000. Its Sanskrit origin gives it a spiritual and celestial resonance, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with deep roots in Hindu tradition.
Deva may derive from the Sanskrit word 'deva' (देव), meaning 'divine, heavenly, god.' In Hindu tradition, devas are celestial beings. The name has been used in India for centuries for both boys and girls, though in the West it is more frequently given to girls.
“Deva” around the world
Where Deva lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
55
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Evie
Sibling names for Deva
Names that share Deva's style, for a brother or sister.
