Name meaning & stats
Deepa
Deepa. 480 US babies since 1940, peak 1981. Notable Deepas are 1.5× over-represented as film directors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1981
480 US babies were named Deepa between 1940 and 2025.
Deepa around the world
- England & Wales: 28 babies since 1996, peak 1997
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Deepas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.3× | Low · 5 people |
| Writer | 1.2× | Low · 3 people |
| Politician | 1.1× | Low · 3 people |
| Film director | 1.5× | Low · 3 people |
Among notable women who are film directors, Deepas show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1981)