Daja Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAH-yah / /ˈdɑː.jə/Slavic; Arabic
Meaning
Slavic: 'gift'; Arabic: 'to be close'
Historical & Cultural Background
Daja is a name with Slavic roots, often associated with the meaning of 'gift'. In some Arabic contexts, it conveys a sense of closeness or intimacy. The name is relatively uncommon but has seen usage in various cultures. It may also be considered a diminutive or variation of other names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Daya
- Dajae
International Variants
- Daya (Spanish)
- Daja (Serbian)
Famous people named Daja
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Daja was first seen in the United States in 1979. Daja has ranked as high as #991 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in Illinois, California, Texas, Georgia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Daja has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Daja (2010)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 47 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 38 |
| 1993 | 40 |
| 1994 | 41 |
| 1995 | 195 |
| 1996 | 241 |
| 1997 | 191 |
| 1998 | 191 |
| 1999 | 183 |
| 2000 | 170 |
| 2001 | 123 |
| 2002 | 114 |
| 2003 | 107 |
| 2004 | 65 |
| 2005 | 77 |
| 2006 | 52 |
| 2007 | 65 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2009 | 42 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 14 |