Girl Name
Devra
Devra is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Devra — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Devora is on your shortlist, Devra belongs in the same conversation.
Devra meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Devra has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Devra as D·E·V·R·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Devra is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Devra variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Devraa, Devrae, Devray, Devr.
- Nicknames: Dev and D.
- Middle names: Pair Devra with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Devra middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Devora, Debra, Devere, Debrah, Deborah — full picks on the sibling names for Devra guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Devra? Browse our names like Devra guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Devra
What does the name Devra mean?
Devra has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Devra?
The exact origin of Devra is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Devra?
Devra has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Devra a boy's or girl's name?
Devra is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Devra in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Devra sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Devra?
Names that share Devra's sound and style include Devora, Debra, Devere, Debrah, Deborah.
What middle names pair well with Devra?
Good middle-name fits for Devra pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Devra is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Devra is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Devra?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Devra share its rhythm without rhyming — Devora, Debra, Devere all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.