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Dev vs Shaya

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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Shaya

Boy #1,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,453
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Shaya Rank #1,453

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1453 for Shaya.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Shaya more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Shaya at #1453 in the United States.

What do Dev and Shaya mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Shaya means "gift of God, God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dev and Shaya boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Shaya is primarily a boy name.

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