Rising since 2010, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Deveah since 2010
Babies named Deveah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Deveah is a thoroughly modern American name, first appearing in official U.S. records in 2010. As of 2025, it remains a rarity, ranking 7,491 with only about 1 in 114,805 newborns receiving the name. Its peak popularity occurred in 2024, suggesting a very recent but modest uptick in usage. The name has no recorded top states, indicating its use is scattered rather than concentrated regionally. Given its recent invention, Deveah lacks historical depth, but its melodic sound and similarity to more established names like Nevaeh may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding choice. The trajectory has been rising since 2010, though the absolute numbers remain tiny, positioning Deveah as a niche option in contemporary American naming.
Deveah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2010, well after the 20th century's major naming trends. It is likely a modern invented name, formed by blending sounds from established names such as Devin or Daeva (the latter from Persian mythology) with the popular feminine suffix -ah. No traditional etymology exists outside this contemporary American context.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Devy, Veah, Dee
Sibling names for Deveah
Names that share Deveah's style, for a brother or sister.
