Declining since 1997, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Daija since 1986
Babies named Daija per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 1,333 |
| 2000s | 1,335 |
| 2010s | 285 |
| 2020s | 83 |
Meaning & origin
Daija first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1986, a relatively recent entry in the landscape of American given names. Its popularity peaked in 1997, when it reached its highest rank, but it has been on a steady decline since then. As of 2025, Daija ranks 14,942 with a frequency of approximately 1 in 321,453 births. The name likely emerged as a modern coinage, potentially influenced by the phonetic appeal of names like Maya and Kaia. While it has never been among the top 1,000 names, it represents a small but distinct thread in the tapestry of late 20th-century naming trends. Daija is predominantly given to girls, and its trajectory illustrates how invented names can enjoy a brief period of modest popularity before fading.
Daija first appeared in U.S. records in 1986, likely a modern invented name. It may have been influenced by the sound of names like Maya or Kaia, or as a creative spelling of Daija. The name rose in popularity through the 1990s, peaking in 1997, and has since declined in use.
Sibling names for Daija
Names that share Daija's style, for a brother or sister.
