Devi is a distinctive choice, ranked #1819 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Devi in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1819
About the Name Devi
Devi has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #1819. The name has climbed 2867 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2002.
Devi is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Devi
Unlikely. With around 16 UK babies named Devi per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Devi in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Devi is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 2867 places over the last five years to #1819 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Devi is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Devi does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Devis in the wild.
16
UK babies named Devi (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 2867 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Devi
Likely around 1 other Devi in the class
UK Popularity (2002–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Devi
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
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