Alayha vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dejan

Boy #13,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift, given"

Origin: South Slavic

Cultural Roots

Serbian Croatian Slovenian Bosnian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,770
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dejo, Deja

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alayha Rank #31,138
Dejan Rank #13,770

Dejan is more popular, ranked #13770 vs #31138 for Alayha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alayha ___

  • Alayha Rose
  • Alayha Jade
  • Alayha Simone
  • Alayha Renee
  • Alayha Marie

Dejan ___

  • Dejan Alexander
  • Dejan Stefan
  • Dejan Milan
  • Dejan Ivan
  • Dejan Nikola
  • Dejan Luka

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alayha

Aaliyah Aniyah Kamiyah Zaire

If you choose Dejan

Stefan Nikola Milica Jovana Vladimir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alayha or Dejan more popular?

Dejan is more popular, ranked #13770 compared to Alayha at #31138 in the United States.

What do Alayha and Dejan mean?

Alayha means "ascent, rising" (Arabic origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Alayha and Dejan boy or girl names?

Alayha is primarily a girl name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.

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