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Devanny

♀ Girl

Pronounced DEV-uh-nee /ˈdɛv.ə.ni/High

Meaning: A spelling of Devaney/Devany — from the Irish O Duibheannaigh, 'descendant of the dark-haired one'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Descendant of the dark-haired one: Devanny spells Devaney. Lyrical, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA spelling of Devaney/Devany — from the Irish O Duibheannaigh, 'descendant of the dark-haired one'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6984 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 231

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419992024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Devanny is a spelling of Devaney/Devany — from the Irish O Duibheannaigh, 'descendant of the dark-haired one' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'DEV-uh-nee'; nickname Dev).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, descendant-of-the-dark-haired-one at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Devaney comes from the Irish O Duibheannaigh, 'descendant of the dark-haired one' — Devanny is a spelling, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DEV-uh-nee').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Devaney — routes layered

Variations

DevaneyDevanyDevony

Nicknames

Dev

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Devanny mean?

Devanny spells Devaney — Irish 'descendant of the dark-haired one'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Devanny?

It's said DEV-uh-nee /ˈdɛv.ə.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Devanny a boy or girl name?

Devanny is a girl's name.

How popular is Devanny?

Devanny is a rare name in the U.S.

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