Declining since 1999.
Popularity of Dajah since 1989
Babies named Dajah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 875 |
| 2000s | 918 |
| 2010s | 200 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Dajah is a modern American name that first entered the Social Security Administration's records in 1989, a time when distinctive and creatively spelled names were gaining popularity. It reached its peak usage in 1999 but has been steadily declining since then. The name's origin is obscure, but it may have been inspired by the visual or phonetic appeal of similar names. Dajah has not been among the top 1000 names in any given year, and it has not been associated with any specific geographic concentration in the United States. Its usage remains very rare, with fewer than 5 births per year in recent data, making it a truly uncommon choice.
Dajah does not have a clear historical etymology. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1989, during a period when invented names and creative spellings became increasingly popular. The name may be influenced by the French word 'déjà' (already) or similar-sounding names like Aja and Deja, but no direct derivation is attested.
Sibling names for Dajah
Names that share Dajah's style, for a brother or sister.
