Deja
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Deja
Deja is a feminine name that gained popularity in the United States during the 1990s. The name is connected to the French phrase 'déjà vu,' meaning 'already seen' or suggesting something familiar or previously experienced. This gives the name an intriguing, somewhat mystical quality. Deja has a melodic, flowing sound with its two syllables and soft ending. The name peaked in usage during the late 1990s and early 2000s, partly influenced by R&B singer Deja Trimble (known professionally as Deja) and the growing appreciation for names with multicultural resonance. Deja appeals to parents seeking a name that's distinctive yet easily pronounced, with a touch of exotic flair while remaining accessible to English speakers.
Deja is also given to boys.
Pronounced deh-JAH.
As of October 2026, Deja ranked #11766 in US births in 2004 SSA, peaked at #4579 in 1995.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #1,717 | 122 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #1,686 | 126 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #1,933 | 104 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #1,906 | 106 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #2,100 | 91 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #2,113 | 89 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #2,445 | 71 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #2,292 | 80 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #2,276 | 82 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #2,447 | 73 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #2,850 | 58 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #3,039 | 54 |
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Deja on lists
Famous Dejas
- Deja JacksonGirl
daughter of American rapper Ice Cube
- Deja TrimbleGirl
American rapper known as DeJ Loaf
Deja in pop culture
- Deja PattersonGirl
daughter of Patrick Patterson (brother of Mary Jane Paul) on Being Mary Jane
- DejaGirl
Randall and Beth Pearson's adopted daughter on NBC's "This Is Us"