Deja: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: d-ehj-ah
Origin: France
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Already seen

Deja is a name with French origins, meaning "already seen" or "familiar. " The use of the name Deja has remained relatively consistent over time, often associated with a sense of familiarity and recognition. Deja is important because it evokes a sense of nostalgia and shared experience. Deja is derived from the French word 'déjà, 'meaning 'already seen, 'and is often associated with the phenomenon of déjà vu, which implies familiarity.

Deja Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Deja is currently #2475 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Deja is currently #1364 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Deja is currently #1269 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Deja is currently #697 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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