Declining since 1999.
Popularity of Daejah since 1992
Babies named Daejah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 132 |
| 2000s | 258 |
| 2010s | 75 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Daejah is a modern given name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's records in 1992. It has never been among the top 1000 names, but it reached a modest peak in the year 2000 before beginning a downward trajectory that has continued since 1999. The name's exact origin is unclear, but it appears to be an invented name combining the 'Dae-' sound with the popular '-jah' suffix, common in names like Aaliyah. Its usage is almost exclusively female. Daejah did not chart in any specific state's top names, indicating its rarity across the country. Despite its obscurity, the name reflects a broader trend of creative phonetic spellings and unique name constructions in late 20th-century America.
Daejah first appeared in U.S. records in 1992, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a respelling of Deja (from French déjà meaning 'already') or a blend of the popular 'Dae-' prefix with the fashionable '-jah' suffix, also seen in names like Aaliyah.
Sibling names for Daejah
Names that share Daejah's style, for a brother or sister.
