Daejah
A feminine name with origins suggesting royalty or nobility.
Name Census estimates that about 463 living Americans carry the first name Daejah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Daejah today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daejah births was 2000 (45 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daejah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
463
~ 1 in 740,290 Americans
Peak year
2000
45 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,822
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Daejah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daejah from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 258 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daejah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Daejah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Daejahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Florida, California, Georgia recorded the most babies named Daejah, while Georgia, California, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Daejah
The name Daejah is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or derivations from ancient languages or cultures. The name seems to be a creative spelling variation or combination of more traditional names like Deja or Dasia.
Despite its recent origins, there are a few recorded examples of the name Daejah throughout history. One of the earliest instances was Daejah Williams, an American track and field athlete who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Another early bearer of the name was Daejah Martin, an American singer and songwriter born in 1985, known for her work in the R&B and gospel genres.
In the realm of literature, there is a character named Daejah in the 2012 novel "Crave" by Tracey Wolff. This Daejah is portrayed as a strong-willed and independent young woman navigating the complexities of high school and relationships.
Moving into the 21st century, Daejah Moss gained recognition as an American basketball player who played for the University of Louisville from 2014 to 2018. Her athletic achievements and leadership on the court earned her a place in the university's sports history.
Another notable figure named Daejah is Daejah Philips, an American actress and model born in 1997. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including the 2019 movie "Hustlers" alongside Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu.
While the name Daejah may be relatively new, it has already made its mark in various fields, from sports and entertainment to literature. As a unique and distinctive name, it is likely that more individuals will bear the name Daejah in the years to come, adding to its historical significance and cultural impact.
People
Daejah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daejah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daejah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daejah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 463 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daejah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 740,290 US residents.
Is Daejah a common name?
We classify Daejah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 471 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daejah most popular?
The single biggest year for Daejah was 2000, when 45 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daejah is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Daejah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daejah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.