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UK boy's name

Devam

An Indian masculine given name derived from Sanskrit meaning "flow" or "continuity".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Devam is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Devam popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 4 births.

This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2006 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Devam. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Devam ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2014, when 4 boys were registered as Devam.
  • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Devam as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4789

2022

Births in 2022

3

Latest year

Peak year

2014

4 births

Estimated living

22

2026

Meaning

What does Devam mean?

The name Devam is derived from the Sanskrit language, originating in ancient India. The name is believed to have its roots in the word 'deva', which means 'divine' or 'celestial'. It is a name that carries a spiritual and divine connotation.

Devam is a name that can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Vedas and Puranas. These sacred texts often mention deities, celestial beings, and divine entities whose names were derived from the word 'deva'. The name Devam was likely given to individuals as a way to bestow upon them the blessings of the divine.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Devam can be found in the Mahabharata, the great Indian epic dating back to the 8th or 9th century BCE. In this epic, there is a character named Devam who was a sage and a spiritual teacher.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Devam. One such individual was Devam Bhattar, a renowned Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 14th century CE. He made significant contributions to the study of Advaita Vedanta, a school of Hindu philosophy.

Another prominent figure was Devam Rishi, a sage and spiritual teacher who is believed to have lived around the 5th century BCE. According to ancient texts, he was revered for his wisdom and deep spiritual insights.

In the 12th century CE, there was a renowned poet and writer named Devam Kavi, who composed several literary works in Sanskrit and Old Kannada. His works were widely celebrated for their poetic brilliance and depth of thought.

Devam Sharma, a Sanskrit scholar and grammarian, lived in the 16th century CE and authored several treatises on the intricacies of the Sanskrit language. His works became influential texts in the study of Sanskrit grammar and linguistics.

Another notable figure was Devam Mishra, a Hindu philosopher and theologian who lived in the 17th century CE. He made significant contributions to the study of Vedanta and authored several treatises on Hindu philosophy and spirituality.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Devam over time

The chart below shows babies named Devam registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Devam, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Devam
01234200620142022

Decades

Devam by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Devam was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4789 3 1
2010s #4570 16 5
2000s #4052 3 1

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FAQ

Devam: questions and answers

How popular is the name Devam in the UK right now?

In 2022, Devam was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Devam most popular?

The peak year on record was 2014, with 4 babies registered as Devam in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Devam?

An Indian masculine given name derived from Sanskrit meaning "flow" or "continuity".

How many people are called Devam in the UK?

A total of 22 babies have been registered as Devam across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.