Deja
Deja is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Already.
Origin and history
Deja is a feminine name derived from the French word 'déjà', meaning 'already'. It gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th century, likely inspired by the familiar French phrase 'déjà vu'. The name remains a modern and distinctive choice in contemporary American culture.
Popularity in the United States
16,274 babies in the United States have been named Deja since 1880. It ranks #1204 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1681.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.1 %)
- TX (9.4 %)
- IL (7.7 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
- GA (5.7 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 152 |
| 1980-1990 | 951 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,271 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,238 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,237 |
| 2020-2029 | 420 |
Famous people named Deja
- Deja Foxx: Activist, Community Organizer
Fun facts
- The name is taken directly from the French adverb 'déjà', most famous in the expression 'déjà vu'.
- Deja experienced its highest peak in U.S. popularity during the mid-to-late 1990s.