Devika vs Shaila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaila

Girl #5,948 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain, rocky height"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi Nepali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,948
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shy, Shay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Devika Rank #5,971
Shaila Rank #5,948

Shaila is more popular, ranked #5948 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

Shaila ___

  • Shaila Priya
  • Shaila Ananya
  • Shaila Devi
  • Shaila Noor
  • Shaila Maya
  • Shaila Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devika

Kavya Priya Arjun Rohan Meera

If you choose Shaila

Priya Ananya Meera Arjun Rohan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devika or Shaila more popular?

Shaila is more popular, ranked #5948 compared to Devika at #5971 in the United States.

What do Devika and Shaila mean?

Devika means "little goddess, divine one" (Sanskrit origin). Shaila means "mountain, rocky height" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Devika and Shaila boy or girl names?

Devika is primarily a girl name. Shaila is primarily a girl name.

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