Devika vs Kahani

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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Kahani

Girl #6,006 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"story, tale, narrative"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi Bengali American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,006
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kah, Hani

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Popularity Comparison

Devika Rank #5,971
Kahani Rank #6,006

Devika is more popular, ranked #5971 vs #6006 for Kahani.

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

Kahani ___

  • Kahani Rose
  • Kahani Grace
  • Kahani Priya
  • Kahani Maya
  • Kahani Leila
  • Kahani Aria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devika

Kavya Priya Arjun Rohan Meera

If you choose Kahani

Arya Devi Zara Rohan Kiran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devika or Kahani more popular?

Devika is more popular, ranked #5971 compared to Kahani at #6006 in the United States.

What do Devika and Kahani mean?

Devika means "little goddess, divine one" (Sanskrit origin). Kahani means "story, tale, narrative" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Devika and Kahani boy or girl names?

Devika is primarily a girl name. Kahani is primarily a girl name.

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