Devanti
One with a divine nature and appearance.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Devanti. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Devanti today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Devanti births was 1992 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Devanti. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Devanti. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1992
5 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1992 SSA rank
#8,753
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Devanti: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Devanti by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Devanti during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Devanti
The name Devanti is thought to have its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, originating in the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "deva," meaning "divine" or "celestial," and "anti," which can be translated as "near" or "close to." This suggests that the name Devanti may have originally referred to someone who was considered spiritually enlightened or close to the divine.
In the early centuries of the first millennium, the name appears to have gained popularity among various Hindu and Buddhist communities across South Asia. Some ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Upanishads, mention individuals with names similar to Devanti, though the exact spellings and contexts vary.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Devanti was a renowned Buddhist scholar and philosopher who lived in the 5th century CE in the region of modern-day India and Nepal. He is credited with writing several influential treatises on Buddhist philosophy and meditation practices.
In the 9th century CE, a powerful Hindu ruler named Devanti Raja ruled over a vast empire in the central Indian region of Malwa. He was known for his patronage of the arts and literature, and his reign is often considered a golden age for cultural and intellectual development in the region.
During the medieval period, the name Devanti also appeared in various literary works and historical records across South Asia. A famous Sanskrit poet named Devanti Bhatta, who lived in the 12th century, is celebrated for his contributions to classical Indian poetry and his mastery of the Sanskrit language.
In the 16th century, a Sufi mystic and spiritual leader named Devanti Shah gained a significant following in the region of present-day Pakistan. He is remembered for his teachings on the universal principles of love, compassion, and the unity of all faiths.
As time passed, the name Devanti continued to be used across various cultures and regions of South Asia, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, its association with spiritual enlightenment and a connection to the divine remained a common thread throughout its history.
People
Devanti + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Devanti as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Devanti: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Devanti?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Devanti going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Devanti a common name?
We classify Devanti as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Devanti most popular?
The single biggest year for Devanti was 1992, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Devanti is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Devanti in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Devanti a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Devanti in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Devanti still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Devanti in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Devanti can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Devanti?
Want to know how many people share the name Devanti? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.