Devi vs Kaliya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devi

Girl #3,229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"goddess, divine feminine"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali Balinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,229
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev

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Kaliya

Girl #3,150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the black serpent (mythological Naga)"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,150
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kali, Lia

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Popularity Comparison

Devi Rank #3,229
Kaliya Rank #3,150

Kaliya is more popular, ranked #3150 vs #3229 for Devi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devi ___

  • Devi Rose
  • Devi Marie
  • Devi Priya
  • Devi Ananda
  • Devi Grace
  • Devi Lakshmi

Kaliya ___

  • Kaliya Rose
  • Kaliya Jade
  • Kaliya Simone
  • Kaliya Grace
  • Kaliya Renee
  • Kaliya Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devi

Arjun Kiran Priya Maya Rohan

If you choose Kaliya

Zara Amara Aaliya Mia Aryan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devi or Kaliya more popular?

Kaliya is more popular, ranked #3150 compared to Devi at #3229 in the United States.

What do Devi and Kaliya mean?

Devi means "goddess, divine feminine" (Sanskrit origin). Kaliya means "the black serpent (mythological Naga)" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Devi and Kaliya boy or girl names?

Devi is primarily a girl name. Kaliya is primarily a girl name.

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