Girl · #16,763 in 2026

Devaki

Devaki is a character in Hindu literature, most noted for being the mother of the god Krishna. She is one of the seven daughters of Devapa or Devaka, a king of the Yadu dynasty, and has four brothers. She is one of the wives of Vasudeva.

Current Rank
#16,763
Peak Rank
#9,750 (1978)
Total Babies
10
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1978
First Year
2011
Last Year
1978
Peak Year
#9750
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Devaki

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Devaki is a character in Hindu literature, most noted for being the mother of the god Krishna. She is one of the seven daughters of Devapa or Devaka, a king of the Yadu dynasty, and has four brothers. She is one of the wives of Vasudeva.

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Etymology
Devaki is the feminine form of the Sanskrit word Devaka (देवक), which itself is a derivative of the root Deva (देव). It carries the meaning primarily "celestial" or "divine," by deva , meaning "god," "heavenly," or "shining one." There is also another meaning for this word in Vedic literature - "one who sports" or "one who plays." The suffix -की (-kī) is added to the masculine stem Devaka, to form this feminine word, which eventually means "she who is divine" or "the celestial one.".

The Story of Devaki

Devaki first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1978, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 5 Devakis were born — ranking #9,750 that year. As of 2026, Devaki ranks #16,763 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Devakis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Where is Devaki most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • India
    47%
  • Malaysia
    16%
  • Singapore
    15%
  • BH
    14%
  • KW
    8%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Devaki

Phonetically similar names — useful when Devaki is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Devaki

What does the name Devaki mean?
Devaki is a character in Hindu literature, most noted for being the mother of the god Krishna. She is one of the seven daughters of Devapa or Devaka, a king of the Yadu dynasty, and has four brothers. She is one of the wives of Vasudeva.
How popular is Devaki in 2026?
In 2026, Devaki ranks #16,763 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Devaki most popular?
Devaki reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #9,750 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Devaki a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Devaki is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Devaki?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Devaki include Abrian, Africia, Aieshia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Devaki

Devaki is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Devaki's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #9,750. Use the chart and map above to compare Devaki's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.