Holding steady.
Popularity of Dejana since 1991
Babies named Dejana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 76 |
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dejana is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991, a time when creative respellings and names ending in 'ana' were gaining popularity. Its peak year was 1997, though it has never entered the top 1000 rankings, remaining a relatively uncommon choice. The name's trajectory has been stable, with no significant rise or decline in recent years. While its exact etymology is unclear, it may be an elaboration of Deanna or a respelling of the Slavic feminine name Dejana, reflecting a blend of English and South Slavic influences. Despite its obscurity, Dejana has a melodic, feminine sound that fits well with siblings like Miana, Leilani, or Deion.
Dejana is a modern feminine name, likely an elaboration of Deanna or a respelling of Dejana, the feminine form of the South Slavic name Dejan. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1991 and saw modest use in the 1990s, reflecting a trend of creative respellings and -ana endings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deja, Jana
Sibling names for Dejana
Names that share Dejana's style, for a brother or sister.
