Girl · #8,157 in 2026

Devola

Name: Popularity of the name Devola in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Devola, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,157

Peak Rank

#8,157 (1976)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1927

First Year

1976

Last Year

1976

Peak Year

#8157

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Devola

Devola first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1927, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1976, when 6 Devolas were born — ranking #8,157 that year. As of 2026, Devola ranks #8,157 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Devolas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Devola

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

Davila
Davilla
Tavola
Devil
Devils
Deviled
Devol
Divali
Tavolo
Develop
Divulge
Develope

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Devola

What does the name Devola mean?

Devola is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1927. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Devola in 2026?

In 2026, Devola ranks #8,157 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Devola most popular?

Devola reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #8,157 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Devola a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Devola is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Devola?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Devola include Satoko, Ronnelle, Carmenlita. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Devola

Devola is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1927 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Devola's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #8,157. Use the chart and map above to compare Devola'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.