Devanie is an uncommon yet captivating female given name of unknown origin, possibly derived from Welsh roots. It consists of two elements: "Dev" and "anie," with the former potentially being a shortened form of Devon, which means "from the deep valley." The latter element could be inspired by the Greek suffix "-ania," often used to create place names or names ending in "ia," such as Tanzania orwania. Despite its unclear etymology, Devanie brings a unique and intriguing sound to the table, making it an attractive choice for those seeking a distinctive name.
The name Devanie experienced varied popularity over the decades, with peaks in the late 80s and early 90s. Between 1989 and 1994, there were consistently high numbers of babies named Devanie each year, reaching a peak of 17 births in both 1989 and 1990. However, this popularity declined afterwards, with only occasional spikes in the early 2000s and mid-2010s. Overall, there were 392 babies named Devanie between 1961 and 2016.