Dewanda
An invented name likely derived from Sanskrit meaning "heavenly gift".
Name Census estimates that about 582 living Americans carry the first name Dewanda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dewanda today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dewanda births was 1965 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dewanda. 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.
People living today
582
~ 1 in 588,925 Americans
Peak year
1965
32 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
1994 SSA rank
#12,201
Tracked since 1933
Popularity
Dewanda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dewanda from the 1930s through to the 1990s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 229 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dewanda 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 Dewanda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dewandas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama recorded the most babies named Dewanda, while Tennessee, Illinois, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dewanda
The name Dewanda is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, with roots dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "deva" meaning "divine" and "anda" meaning "egg" or "source of life." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with concepts of divinity, fertility, and the cyclical nature of existence.
In the ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, there are references to deities and cosmic principles that share similarities with the name Dewanda. For instance, the Vedic deity Prajapati, known as the "Lord of Creatures," was often depicted as the source of all life and was associated with the cosmic egg from which the universe emerged.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Dewanda can be traced back to ancient inscriptions and manuscripts found in the Indian subcontinent. One notable example is the Gupta Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th century CE. During this period, the name Dewanda appeared in various historical records and inscriptions, suggesting its use among the ruling elite and influential families of the time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Dewanda. One of the earliest recorded figures was Dewanda Nath, a renowned Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE. He was widely respected for his contributions to the study of the Vedas and his teachings on the nature of consciousness and the self.
Another prominent figure was Dewanda Kumari, a powerful queen who ruled over the Chalukya Empire in the 7th century CE. She was known for her military prowess and her patronage of the arts and culture, leaving a lasting impact on the region's architectural and artistic heritage.
In the 12th century CE, Dewanda Rishi was a revered Hindu sage and mystic, renowned for his spiritual teachings and his ability to perform miracles. His teachings and writings have been influential in various Hindu philosophical traditions, particularly in the areas of devotion and self-realization.
During the Mughal era in the 16th century CE, Dewanda Khan was a prominent military commander and governor under the reign of Emperor Akbar. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Mughal Empire and was known for his strategic military prowess.
In the realm of literature, Dewanda Devi was a celebrated poet and writer who lived in the 18th century CE. Her poetry, written in the Sanskrit and Braj Bhasha languages, explored themes of love, devotion, and the divine, and her works continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and literary enthusiasts alike.
People
Dewanda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dewanda as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dewanda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dewanda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 582 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dewanda 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 588,925 US residents.
Is Dewanda a common name?
We classify Dewanda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 694 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dewanda most popular?
The single biggest year for Dewanda was 1965, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dewanda is about 55 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dewanda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dewanda in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.