Deja Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Deja has its roots in the French word for 'already', reflecting a sense of familiarity and experience. It evolved from Old French to Modern French, maintaining its original meaning. The name is associated with contemporary traits and has gained popularity in recent decades, though it lacks biblical significance.
The name Deja is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Deja has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Deja' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8789th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14393rd out of 24088 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4299th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 619th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 500th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2045th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Deja' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Deja"
Pronunciation
/ˈdeɪʒə/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Deja is derived from the French word 'déjà', which means 'already'. It is often associated with the phrase 'déjà vu', describing the phenomenon of feeling that one has lived through the present situation before.
Meaning
already
Language Evolution
Old French: 'deja', Modern French: 'déjà'
Historical Usage
The name Deja gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern and unique name choice.
Variants & Derivatives
Dejah, Deyja
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Deja is perceived as a contemporary and trendy name, often associated with uniqueness and individuality.
Famous People
Deja Vu (a popular song by various artists), Deja Smith (a notable figure in the arts)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Deja"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Deja"
"Deja" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8789th of 16616 | 46 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 14393rd of 24088 | 35 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4299th of 19264 | 218 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 619th of 27321 | 5,364 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 500th of 35406 | 9,490 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2045th of 30306 | 1,138 |
Regional Popularity of "Deja" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Deja" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
83.15% 2896th/3483 |
- |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
15.17% 559th/3685 |
14.17% 634th/4475 |
10.07% 523rd/5194 |
13.57% 857th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
10.54% 483rd/4582 |
11.29% 583rd/5164 |
5.55% 406th/7313 |
9.31% 695th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
45.43% 1810th/3984 |
67.24% 3017th/4487 |
27.28% 1861st/6822 |
44.52% 2794th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Deja"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Deja" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.