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Devika

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Pronounced DEH-vih-kah /ˈdɛ.vɪ.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit devika, 'a little goddess; a minor deity' (devi, 'goddess', plus a diminutive)Medium

In 30 seconds: A little goddess: Devika is Sanskrit for 'a little goddess'. Devout, lyrical, and warm (said 'DEH-vih-kah').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit devika, 'a little goddess; a minor deity' (devi, 'goddess', plus a diminutive)
U.S. rank (2025)#5773 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 660

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319752025

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

Devika comes from Sanskrit devika, 'a little goddess; a minor deity' (devi, 'goddess', plus the diminutive -ka). A devout, lyrical, classic Indian girls' name (the screen pioneer Devika Rani; said 'DEH-vih-kah'; nickname Devi).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-little-goddess at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Devika means 'a little goddess; a minor deity' in Sanskrit (devi, 'goddess', plus a fond diminutive) — a devout, lyrical name (the actress Devika Rani, a pioneer of Indian cinema; said 'DEH-vih-kah').
Overall data confidence 75%
Sanskrit references — devika — etymology

Variations

DevikaaDevi

Nicknames

Devi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Devika mean?

Devika is Sanskrit for 'a little goddess; a minor deity'.

How do you pronounce Devika?

It's said DEH-vih-kah /ˈdɛ.vɪ.kɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Devika a boy or girl name?

Devika is a girl's name.

How popular is Devika?

Devika is a rare name in the U.S.

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