US Popularity:4398
Origin:French
Meaning:Already seen; Before
A parent seeking a rare and unique name that won't give others a case of deja vu may wish to read on! Deja, a beautiful girl’s given name, is bound to stand out on the playground and beyond. Friends and family will have to do a double-take with this elegant name. They're unlikely to have come across it as a name before, even if it does ring a bell. Deja, meaning "already seen" or "before," stems from French roots. To have a deja vu is to feel like you've already experienced something. This is fitting because when your precious little one arrives, the name will feel new and yet strangely familiar all at once. With Deja in your arms, you won't be able to believe life existed before they appeared!

How Popular Is The Name Deja?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Deja is currently #2768 on The Bump
Girl:Deja is currently #1879 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Deja is currently #4398 in U.S. births
Girl:Deja is currently #2460 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2460
in 2023
- 187
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Deja, January 2022

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 383

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