Akira vs Deven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akira

Girl #961 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"brilliant, intelligent"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#961
Total SSA Count
272
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aki, Kira

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Deven

Boy #2,622 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, godlike"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,622
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Akira Rank #961
Deven Rank #2,622

Akira is more popular, ranked #961 vs #2622 for Deven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Akira ___

  • Akira Jade
  • Akira Rose
  • Akira Lynn
  • Akira Elise
  • Akira Noel
  • Akira Sage

Deven ___

  • Deven Michael
  • Deven James
  • Deven Alexander
  • Deven Patrick
  • Deven Thomas
  • Deven Aiden

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akira

Hiro Kenji Yuki Sora Naomi

If you choose Deven

Rohan Arjun Priya Shea Conor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akira or Deven more popular?

Akira is more popular, ranked #961 compared to Deven at #2622 in the United States.

What do Akira and Deven mean?

Akira means "brilliant, intelligent" (Japanese origin). Deven means "divine, godlike" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Akira and Deven boy or girl names?

Akira is primarily a girl name. Deven is primarily a boy name.

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