A American name gently fading from the charts.
Daija is a girl's baby name of American origin, a phonetic spelling of the French word deja, as in deja vu — meaning 'already seen' or 'already experienced.' This creative respelling gave the name a distinct American identity, particularly popular in African American communities from the 1990s onward.
With 3,060 recorded U.S. births, Daija has real presence. Its two-syllable lilt and exotic sound make it memorable, while its meaning adds a poetic, almost mystical quality.
Daija was #1473 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #9668, but its charm endures.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 78 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 285 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 1,335 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 1,333 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 29 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #9668 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9764 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6266 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7714 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5047 |
| 2019 | 25 | #5190 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5650 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6097 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7340 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5330 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6515 |
| 2013 | 32 | #4446 |
| 2012 | 36 | #4146 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3932 |
| 2010 | 52 | #3170 |
| 2009 | 68 | #2681 |
| 2008 | 72 | #2592 |
| 2007 | 101 | #2021 |
| 2006 | 80 | #2358 |
| 2005 | 100 | #1927 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1986–2024) · Methodology