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Daija

♀ Girl

Pronounced DY-zhah /ˈdaΙͺ.Κ’Ι‘/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, echoing Dasia/Daisha (variously linked to 'Asia' and a French 'already'); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Dasia/Daisha echo: Daija. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'DY-zhah').
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern name, echoing Dasia/Daisha (variously linked to 'Asia' and a French 'already'); no single fixed root; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#9668 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 3,060

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 199719862024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Daija is a modern name, with no single fixed root β€” echoing Dasia/Daisha (variously linked to 'Asia' and a French 'already'; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'DY-zhah').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Daija is a modern name, echoing Dasia/Daisha β€” a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'DY-zhah').
Overall data confidence 22%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files β€” routes uncertain

Variations

DaijahDasiaDaisha

Nicknames

Dai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daija mean?

Daija echoes Dasia/Daisha; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Daija?

It's said DY-zhah /ˈdaΙͺ.Κ’Ι‘/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Daija a boy or girl name?

Daija is a girl's name.

How popular is Daija?

Daija is a very rare name in the U.S.

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