Devika vs Mariyam

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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Mariyam

Girl #5,790 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew/Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish South Asian Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,790
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Yam, Mimi

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Popularity Comparison

Devika Rank #5,971
Mariyam Rank #5,790

Mariyam is more popular, ranked #5790 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

Mariyam ___

  • Mariyam Nour
  • Mariyam Fatima
  • Mariyam Zara
  • Mariyam Sara
  • Mariyam Laila
  • Mariyam Jana

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devika

Kavya Priya Arjun Rohan Meera

If you choose Mariyam

Ibrahim Isa Yusuf Fatima Zahra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devika or Mariyam more popular?

Mariyam is more popular, ranked #5790 compared to Devika at #5971 in the United States.

What do Devika and Mariyam mean?

Devika means "little goddess, divine one" (Sanskrit origin). Mariyam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew/Aramaic origin).

Are Devika and Mariyam boy or girl names?

Devika is primarily a girl name. Mariyam is primarily a girl name.

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