Holding steady, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Deyvi since 2002
Babies named Deyvi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Deyvi is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the U.S. naming landscape in 2002, making it a relatively recent addition. Its origins are ambiguous, likely a respelling of the timeless David or an adaptation of the Hindi name Devi. The name saw its peak popularity in 2022, though it remains quite rare, ranked 8910 in 2025, with an incidence of about 1 in every 213,510 births. Its trajectory has been stable, indicating a consistent but niche appeal. Despite its obscurity, Deyvi shares the phonetic charm of popular short names like Levi and Kai, offering a distinctive alternative for parents seeking a unique yet familiar-sounding name.
The name Deyvi is a modern English coinage, likely a creative respelling of the classic name David (Hebrew origin, meaning 'beloved') or possibly an anglicized form of the Hindi name Devi (meaning 'goddess'). Given its first recorded usage in the United States in 2002, it falls into the category of invented names that repurpose familiar sounds and spellings. It has seen modest, stable usage since then, mainly in the 2020s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dey, Deyv
Sibling names for Deyvi
Names that share Deyvi's style, for a brother or sister.
