Dejah
Every Dejah since 1973 — 3,181 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dejah
Dejah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,990 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 3,181 American babies have been named Dejah. Its peak came in 1999, when 341 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dejah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dejah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #7,990 | — | — |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,331 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,524 | — | — |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,662 | — | — |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,764 | — | — |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,009 | — | — |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,801 | — | — |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,044 | — | — |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,107 | — | — |
| 2016 | 36 | #4,108 | — | — |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,933 | — | — |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,378 | — | — |
| 2013 | 44 | #3,526 | — | — |
| 2012 | 45 | #3,540 | — | — |
| 2011 | 39 | #3,858 | — | — |
| 2010 | 51 | #3,217 | — | — |
| 2009 | 86 | #2,275 | — | — |
| 2008 | 86 | #2,277 | — | — |
| 2007 | 101 | #2,024 | — | — |
| 2006 | 97 | #2,037 | — | — |
| 2005 | 87 | #2,125 | — | — |
| 2004 | 96 | #1,947 | — | — |
| 2003 | 131 | #1,488 | — | — |
| 2002 | 165 | #1,219 | — | — |
| 2001 | 194 | #1,093 | — | — |
| 2000 | 232 | #927 | — | — |
| 1995 | 159 | #1,113 | — | — |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,208 | — | — |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,503 | — | — |
| 1980 | 9 | #6,917 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dejah in 2025?
Dejah ranked #7,990 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dejah?
3,181 babies have been named Dejah in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dejah most popular?
Dejah peaked in 1999, when 341 newborns received the name.
Is Dejah a boy or girl name?
Dejah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dejah rising or falling?
Dejah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.