Daja
Daja is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name; possibly related to the French phrase 'déjà' meaning 'already'.
Origin and history
Daja is a modern American name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is likely inspired by names like Deja or Day, or derived as a shortened form of names like Dajaneiro. Usage in the United States peaked during the 1990s and has since become relatively rare.
Popularity in the United States
2,399 babies in the United States have been named Daja since 1880. It ranks #3602 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2069.
States where it is most popular
- IL (10.6 %)
- CA (8.9 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- GA (7.8 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 126 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,193 |
| 2000-2010 | 857 |
| 2010-2019 | 186 |
| 2020-2029 | 32 |
Fun facts
- Daja experienced its highest usage in the United States during the mid-to-late 1990s.