Declining since 2001.
Popularity of Daeja since 1991
Babies named Daeja per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 280 |
| 2000s | 369 |
| 2010s | 92 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Daeja first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991, a modern invention with no clear historical roots. Its peak year was 2001, and it has been falling since then, reflecting the typical trajectory of many invented names that saw a brief surge in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The name has never ranked in the national top 1000, and it is almost exclusively given to girls. Daeja's appeal likely stems from its melodic sound and similarity to more popular names like Deja and Aaliyah, but its lack of a traditional etymology may limit its long-term use.
Daeja first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991, likely a modern invented name. It resembles other invented names like Daejon and Deja, possibly influenced by the word "deja vu" or the prefix "Dae-" popular in late 20th century coinages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dae, Deja
Sibling names for Daeja
Names that share Daeja's style, for a brother or sister.
