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The baby name Devika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɛvɪkə/ or /ˈdeɪvɪkə/ — "DEH-vee-kah" or "DAY-vee-kah".

Devika is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛvɪkə/ or /ˈdeɪvɪkə/ — "DEH-vee-kah" or "DAY-vee-kah"

What is the meaning of the name Devika ?

The baby name Devika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɛvɪkə/ or /ˈdeɪvɪkə/ — "DEH-vee-kah" or "DAY-vee-kah".

Devika is Sanskrit in Origin.

Devika (Sanskrit: Devikā, देविका) is a feminine name from Sanskrit, built on devi “goddess” with the diminutive suffix -ikā/-kā, yielding the affectionate sense “little goddess” or “dear goddess.” It belongs to the theonymic tradition that venerates Shakti, the divine feminine, and thus carries connotations of grace, protection, and auspicious power.

The name is attested in classical Sanskrit usage and has long been favored across the Indian subcontinent. It remains common in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, and among Indo-diaspora communities in places such as Mauritius, Fiji, and the Caribbean. A well-known bearer is the Indian cinema pioneer Devika Rani. Variant spellings include Debika (reflecting Bengali phonology) and Devikaa (an extended transliteration), while closely related forms and nicknames include Devi and Deva. As a counterpart in meaning rather than form, Deva (“deity”) is the masculine cognate within the same linguistic family.

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Famous people with the name Devika

Devika Rani Actor · Born 1908 · India Devika Rani was an Indian actress who became a major star in the early days of Indian cinema. She is best known for her role in the film 'Achhut Kanya', which was a groundbreaking movie for its time. Her work in films like 'Karma' and 'Jeevan Naiya' also contributed to her fame.

Devika – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
OM 0 #118 4 6,215
CY Girls 0 #120 6 3,755
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
AE 0 #183 5 10,220
MU Girls 0 #211 144 8,539
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
SG 0 #274 9 11,010
Canada Girls 2024 #277 9 2,795
QA Girls 0 #277 40 15,378
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
OM Girls 0 #318 79 15,987
DK Girls 0 #325 5 7,429
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
JO Girls 0 #333 7 7,570
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
MY 0 #350 5 12,352
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
KW Girls 0 #370 146 19,177
IN Girls 0 #379 277 13,121
BD Girls 0 #401 6 8,413
France Girls 2013 #404 3 3,238
PH Girls 0 #427 3 13,098
AE Girls 0 #428 126 20,968
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
ZA 0 #470 5 14,421
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
PS Girls 0 #511 13 10,981
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
BH 0 #525 29 17,937
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
SG Girls 0 #535 52 18,916
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
HK Girls 0 #605 11 16,104
IL Girls 0 #638 8 11,648
LB 0 #648 11 13,263
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
QA Boys 0 #738 6 18,093
KW Boys 0 #748 22 18,755
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
SA Girls 0 #828 108 25,931
MY Girls 0 #875 120 24,821
United States Girls 2024 #896 21 8,487
NL Girls 0 #912 44 5,933
OM Boys 0 #912 7 17,948
IN Boys 0 #987 15 16,750
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
AE Boys 0 #1,081 12 22,615
ZA Girls 0 #1,096 46 25,928
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
IT Girls 0 #1,395 52 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,599 16 28,008

Devika is popular in 46 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
France
AE
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People also ask about Devika

Devika is predominantly a girl's name.
Devika is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdɛvɪkə/ or /ˈdeɪvɪkə/ — "DEH-vee-kah" or "DAY-vee-kah".
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Deevika, Debika, Devi and Vika.
Across languages, Devika has these equivalents: Devi (Sanskrit), Divya (Sanskrit, 'divine'), Thea (Greek, 'goddess'), Diva (Latin/Italian, 'goddess').
Yes — Devika ranked #277 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Devika ranks highest in Canada (#277 in 2024).
Devika's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #915 in 2014 to #896 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Devika are in our database, including Devika Rani (Actor).