Daje

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Pronounced DAH-zhay /ˈdɑː.ʒeɪ/Low

Meaning: Daje is a short invented American name that pairs a Da- opening with a soft -je ending sounded 'zhay,' in the family of Dasia, Daja, and Dashae. It was built for its smooth sound rather than an inherited root, and its exact assembly is uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: Daje is a rare invented American girl's name, a Da- opening with a soft -je ending. It surfaced around 1998 (said DAH-zhay).

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MeaningDaje is a short invented American name that pairs a Da- opening with a soft -je ending sounded 'zhay,' in the family of Dasia, Daja, and Dashae. It was built for its smooth sound rather than an inherited root, and its exact assembly is uncertain.

U.S. rank (2007)#18280 ↘ Falling

2007 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 87

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Daje is a modern American coinage joining a Da- opening to a -je ending pronounced 'zhay,' close to Daja and Dashae. Names of this shape spread through African-American naming in the late twentieth century, prized for their soft sound, and Daje's precise build is uncertain, which we note.

It was never common, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak around 1998. A girl named Daje then is in her late twenties today.

Did you know? Daje shares its soft 'zh' sound with Dasia, Daja, and Dashae - a cluster of names parents built by ear for their smooth, French-flavored finish.

Overall data confidence 28%

References - Daje — Da- + -je coinage; Dasia/Daja/Dashae family; sound-based; assembly uncertain; flagged.

Variations

DajaDajaeDasiaDashae

Nicknames

DaJaeDee

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Daja— a near-twin soft-'zh' name of the era

Dasia— a like Da- name in sound

Dashae— a comparable Da- coinage of the period

Raja— another soft -ja name of similar rhythm

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daje mean?

It is an invented American name joining a Da- opening to a -je ending, in the Dasia and Dashae family; the exact build is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Daje?

It is said DAH-zhay /ˈdɑː.ʒeɪ/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Daje a boy or girl name?

Daje is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Daje?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak in the nineteen-nineties.