Dejah
Dejah is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,616 in the US, popular nicknames include Dej, Dey, and Dejie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dejah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 3,163 babies have been named Dejah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dejah is past its peak , currently ranked #7,616 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,616
- Total SSA Count
- 15
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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Dejah is also used as a boy name, ranked #43116.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dejah
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About the Name Dejah
Dejah is a girl name .
Is Dejah a boy or girl name? Dejah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,616 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #43,116. Dejah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Dejah is currently ranked #7,616 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dejah include Dej, Dey, and Dejie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dejah include Deja . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis