Deja vs Essie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deja

Girl #2,861 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sense of familiarity"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,861
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dej

Playground Safety Score

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Essie

Girl #2,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star, radiant one"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,714
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ess

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Deja Rank #2,861
Essie Rank #2,714

Essie is more popular, ranked #2714 vs #2861 for Deja.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deja ___

  • Deja Marie
  • Deja Nicole
  • Deja Lynn
  • Deja Simone
  • Deja Renee
  • Deja Monique

Essie ___

  • Essie Mae
  • Essie Rose
  • Essie Jane
  • Essie Pearl
  • Essie Grace
  • Essie Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Deja

Amara Zara Kira Monique Andre

If you choose Essie

Bea Mabel Hazel Archie Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deja or Essie more popular?

Essie is more popular, ranked #2714 compared to Deja at #2861 in the United States.

What do Deja and Essie mean?

Deja means "sense of familiarity" (French origin). Essie means "star, radiant one" (Hebrew/Persian origin).

Are Deja and Essie boy or girl names?

Deja is primarily a girl name. Essie is primarily a girl name.

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