Dejah
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Dejah is a French name associated with the meaning “already”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Dejah
Dejah is a modern and intriguing name, often chosen for its appealing sound and unique spelling. While its definitive origin is not universally agreed upon, some sources suggest a connection to the French word déjà, meaning “already,” which lends an air of familiarity or pre-existence.
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Gender Usage of the Name Dejah
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Dejah is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Dejah
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Dejah is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United States.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 172K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 4.11M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.48M births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 39.7M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Dejah ranked #11,719 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Dejah shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,497 in 1999. Its lowest recorded position was #13,563 in 2011. Over the last 10 years (2015–2025) the name fell -1990 places (from #9,729 to #11,719).
Name StyleMethodology
Dejah is classified as Vintage Girl Names because its historical peak was 1999, followed by a decline to 0% of that peak and a recent recovery to 2.33x the preceding level.Characteristics of the Name Dejah
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- D — Girl Names Starting with D
- Ends with
- h — Girl Names Ending in “h”
Name AestheticMethodology
Dejah consists of two syllables with a crisp start and an open vowel conclusion. This phonetic brevity lends the name a Sleek & Modern aesthetic. There are no established cultural entities linked to this particular spelling.
Middle Names For Dejah
Middle names used with DejahMethodology
Dejah is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Dejah Marie · Dejah Nicole · Dejah Simone · Dejah Monae · Dejah ReneeView all 58 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for DejahMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Dejah is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have 2 syllables, Weak–Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Dejah Marie · Dejah Monet · Dejah Mcgee · Dejah Maree · Dejah Monee. View all 64 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Dejah
Sound Like Dejah Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Deja · Teja · Daija · View all 36 names
Spelled Like Dejah Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Daejah · Deajah · Deijah · View all 6 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Dorothy · Donna · Deborah · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Dejah Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Carla · Layla · Gabriella · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Michelle · Kathleen · Nicole · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Dejah in ASL
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- j
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- h
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