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Dev vs Jahkai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dev

Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,401
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jahkai

Boy #1,459 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has exalted (Jah + kai)"

Origin: Hebrew-influenced American English

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,459
Total SSA Count
124
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Jahkai Rank #1,459

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1459 for Jahkai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Jahkai more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Jahkai at #1459 in the United States.

What do Dev and Jahkai mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Jahkai means "God has exalted (Jah + kai)" (Hebrew-influenced American English origin).

Are Dev and Jahkai boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Jahkai is primarily a boy name.

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