Devika
Every Devika since 1975 — 661 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Devika
Devika is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,773 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 661 American babies have been named Devika. Its peak came in 1993, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Devika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Devika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,773 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,670 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,486 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,523 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,495 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,483 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,116 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,186 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,182 |
| 2016 | 17 | #6,992 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,657 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,791 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,137 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,674 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,905 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,239 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,633 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,154 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,480 |
| 2006 | 22 | #5,974 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,615 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,256 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,660 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,692 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,574 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,771 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,657 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,789 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,092 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,441 |
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Famous people named Devika
- Devika Rani Actor · 1908–1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Devika in 2025?
Devika ranked #5,773 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Devika?
661 babies have been named Devika in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Devika most popular?
Devika peaked in 1993, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Devika a boy or girl name?
Devika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Devika rising or falling?
Devika is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Devika?
Well-known people named Devika include Devika Rani (actor).