Deja vs Karissa

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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Popularity Comparison

Deja Rank #2,861
Karissa Rank #2,663

Karissa is more popular, ranked #2663 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

Karissa ___

  • Karissa Lynn
  • Karissa Marie
  • Karissa Anne
  • Karissa Grace
  • Karissa Nicole
  • Karissa Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Deja

Amara Zara Kira Monique Andre

If you choose Karissa

Marissa Brianna Ryan Tyler Melissa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deja or Karissa more popular?

Karissa is more popular, ranked #2663 compared to Deja at #2861 in the United States.

What do Deja and Karissa mean?

Deja means "sense of familiarity" (French origin). Karissa means "grace, kindness" (Greek origin).

Are Deja and Karissa boy or girl names?

Deja is primarily a girl name. Karissa is primarily a girl name.

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