Declining since 2001, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Dejanae since 1987
Babies named Dejanae per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 429 |
| 2000s | 491 |
| 2010s | 126 |
| 2020s | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Dejanae is a modern American name that first appeared in official records in 1987, reflecting the late-20th-century trend of creating distinctively melodic names. Its popularity climbed steadily, reaching its highest rank in 2002, after which usage began a gradual decline. By 2025 it had fallen to rank 14,942, with approximately 1 in 321,453 girls receiving the name that year. While top state data is unavailable, the name has been used across the country, fitting a broader pattern of invented names that carry personal significance for many families. Dejanae's etymology is uncertain but likely stems from combining the popular prefix De- with Janae, a diminutive of Jane. The name exemplifies how American parents have forged new naming traditions, blending sounds and syllables to create identities that feel fresh and individual.
Dejanae is a modern American coinage, likely formed by adding the fashionable prefix De- to the name Janae, itself a blend of Jane and -ae. It emerged in the late 1980s, first recorded in 1987, and peaked in 2002. The name follows a pattern of creative, melodic names popular in African American communities, often using prefixes like De-, La-, or Sha-.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dej, Janae, Nae
Sibling names for Dejanae
Names that share Dejanae's style, for a brother or sister.
