Devika vs Nithya

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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Nithya

Girl #5,794 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal, everlasting"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,794
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nithu, Nitu

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Popularity Comparison

Devika Rank #5,971
Nithya Rank #5,794

Nithya is more popular, ranked #5794 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

Nithya ___

  • Nithya Priya
  • Nithya Lakshmi
  • Nithya Devi
  • Nithya Ananya
  • Nithya Kavya
  • Nithya Maya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devika

Kavya Priya Arjun Rohan Meera

If you choose Nithya

Ananya Priya Arjun Vikram Ishaan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devika or Nithya more popular?

Nithya is more popular, ranked #5794 compared to Devika at #5971 in the United States.

What do Devika and Nithya mean?

Devika means "little goddess, divine one" (Sanskrit origin). Nithya means "eternal, everlasting" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Devika and Nithya boy or girl names?

Devika is primarily a girl name. Nithya is primarily a girl name.

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