The nameDeva
Deva is a name mostly given to girls, rising in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Indian
Meaning
From the Sanskrit deva, "divine, deity".
Origin
Indian, through Sanskrit.
History
First given in France in the mid 1980s, Deva has grown steadily and is at its highest level today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Deva
Deva in France
Deva was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 425 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Deva. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Deva in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 77 births a year on average, against 33 in the five years before.
Deva in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Deva mean?
From the Sanskrit deva, "divine, deity".
What is the origin of the name Deva?
Indian, through Sanskrit.
Is Deva a girl's or a boy's name?
Deva is a girl's name.