Deja: Name Meaning, Origin, Nicknames and Popularity

The name "Deja" is of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It means "already seen" or "already experienced." It is often used as a baby girl's name and is seen as a unique and distinctive choice.

The name Deja is of French origin. It is believed to be a variant of the French surname Dejéan, which originated from the Old French word "jaunet" meaning "yellow" or "fair-haired". In recent years, Deja has also become popular as a given name, possibly inspired by the French word "déjà" which means "already" in English.

According to recent data, the name Deja is not very popular. It does not rank in the top 1000 names for girls in the United States in recent years. However, popularity can vary by region and may change over time.

Some possible variations of the name "Deja" include:
1. Dejah
2. Dejanae
3. Daja
4. Daya
5. Deeya
6. Deeya
7. Dejay
8. Deza
9. Dezza
10. Dezae

1. DJ
2. Dej
3. Dee
4. Dej Dej
5. J-Lo
6. D
7. Deetz
8. AJ
9. D-Squared
10. Big D

1. Deja Stowers - American hurdler and Olympian
2. Deja Trimble - American rapper known by her stage name Dej Loaf
3. Deja Young - American Paralympic sprinter and long jumper
4. Deja Farrior-Ingram - American actress known for her role in the TV series "The Electric Company"
5. Deja McClendon - American professional volleyball player
6. Deja Carter - American actress known for her role in the TV series "Sistas"
7. Deja Smith - American beauty pageant titleholder, Miss Virginia USA 2021
8. Deja Rozier - American fashion model and Miss Ohio USA 2021
9. Deja Davis - American basketball player, member of the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks
10. Deja Harrison - American swimmer, bronze medalist in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics