Daija
Daija is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Derived from the French word 'déjà' meaning 'already', or used as a modern rhythmic creation.
Origin and history
Daija is a contemporary American name, often created as a modern phonetic variant of the French word 'déjà' (meaning 'already') or as a variation of names like Deja or Asia. It gained modest popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Today, it remains a rare choice for newborn girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
3,065 babies in the United States have been named Daija since 1880. It ranks #3209 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2018.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.2 %)
- CA (11.2 %)
- FL (9.6 %)
- MI (9.4 %)
- GA (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 29 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,333 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,335 |
| 2010-2019 | 285 |
| 2020-2029 | 83 |
Fun facts
- The name is closely inspired by the French phrase 'déjà vu', adapted into a given name format in North America.
- Daija experienced its highest frequency of usage in the United States during the late 1990s.