Holding steady.
Popularity of Ladeja since 1992
Babies named Ladeja per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 164 |
| 2000s | 115 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ladeja is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1992, a time when prefixed La- names were particularly fashionable. Its usage peaked in 1996, the year it was most frequently given, but it has never entered the national top 1000. As of the latest data from 2025, Ladeja remains a rare choice, with a stable trajectory and no state-level concentration. The name's origins are uncertain and likely represent a creative modern coinage rather than a derivation from any established language or culture.
Ladeja first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1990s. It is likely a modern invented name, formed by combining the fashionable prefix La- with the name Deja or a similar sound. The name peaked in usage in 1996 and has remained rare, with no clear historical or linguistic roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ladi, Deja, Lala
Sibling names for Ladeja
Names that share Ladeja's style, for a brother or sister.
