Devika vs Gauri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devika

Girl #5,971 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little goddess, divine one"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sanskrit South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,971
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Devi, Vika

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Gauri

Girl #5,792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair, white, brilliant"

Origin: Sanskrit gaura

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali Sri Lankan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,792
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gauru

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Popularity Comparison

Devika Rank #5,971
Gauri Rank #5,792

Gauri is more popular, ranked #5792 vs #5971 for Devika.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devika ___

  • Devika Priya
  • Devika Maya
  • Devika Asha
  • Devika Meera
  • Devika Nandita
  • Devika Leela

Gauri ___

  • Gauri Devi
  • Gauri Priya
  • Gauri Lakshmi
  • Gauri Meera
  • Gauri Ananya
  • Gauri Shree

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devika

Kavya Priya Arjun Rohan Meera

If you choose Gauri

Arjun Krishna Priya Ananya Shiva

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devika or Gauri more popular?

Gauri is more popular, ranked #5792 compared to Devika at #5971 in the United States.

What do Devika and Gauri mean?

Devika means "little goddess, divine one" (Sanskrit origin). Gauri means "fair, white, brilliant" (Sanskrit gaura origin).

Are Devika and Gauri boy or girl names?

Devika is primarily a girl name. Gauri is primarily a girl name.

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