Declining since 2000.
Popularity of Dayjah since 1995
Babies named Dayjah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 81 |
| 2000s | 139 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Dayjah is a modern American first name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1995, a time when creatively spelled and constructed names were gaining popularity. It saw its peak usage in the year 2000, after which its frequency steadily declined. Since 2000, the name's trajectory has been falling, reflecting a common pattern for names that experience a short-lived spike in use. Although its exact origins are unclear, Dayjah likely follows the trend of combining a familiar syllable like 'Day' with a rising suffix. The name has not been recorded in any top states, suggesting its usage is scattered rather than regionally concentrated. As a rare contemporary coinage, Dayjah remains outside the mainstream, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name with a modern sound.
Dayjah appears to be a modern American coinage, possibly formed from the syllable 'Day' combined with the fashionable '-jah' suffix found in names like Aja and Nijah. It first entered U.S. birth records in the 1990s and saw a brief period of use, peaking around the year 2000 before declining. Its origin is not traceable to any established language or tradition.
Sibling names for Dayjah
Names that share Dayjah's style, for a brother or sister.
