Deja vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deja

Girl #2,861 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sense of familiarity"

Origin: French

French American African-American

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

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Deja Rank #2,861

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #2861 for Deja.

Is Deja or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Deja at #2861 in the United States.

What do Deja and Shay mean?

Deja means "sense of familiarity" (French origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Deja and Shay boy or girl names?

Deja is primarily a girl name. Shay is primarily a boy name.