Declining since 1996.
Popularity of Daja since 1979
Babies named Daja per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 126 |
| 1990s | 1,193 |
| 2000s | 857 |
| 2010s | 186 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
A modern invention, Daja entered U.S. records in 1979 at the height of a wave of freshly coined feminine names built around catchy sounds rather than inherited roots. It reached its peak usage in 1996 but has been on a falling trajectory ever since, never cracking the top 1,000. Though its meaning remains uncertain, Daja fits a pattern of late-20th-century American naming creativity, soft and rhythmic. It has not been associated with any specific top states, and it remains a rare choice with no known famous bearers.
Daja first appeared in U.S. records in 1979, coinciding with a trend of invented names with a soft, feminine sound. It may be inspired by names like Deja or Daria, or coined independently. The name saw a peak in usage in 1996 and has since declined.
Sibling names for Daja
Names that share Daja's style, for a brother or sister.
