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Dev vs Malikai

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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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Malikai Rank #1,332

Malikai is more popular, ranked #1332 vs #1401 for Dev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Malikai more popular?

Malikai is more popular, ranked #1332 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Dev and Malikai mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Malikai means "my messenger, my angel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dev and Malikai boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Malikai is primarily a boy name.

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