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Dejana

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Pronounced deh-YAH-nuh /dɛˈjɑnə/Low

Meaning: Dejana is the Serbian and Croatian feminine of Dejan, from a root meaning 'action' or 'to act'. In American use it is also read as a De- plus Jana coinage. The two routes overlap in spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: Dejana is the Slavic feminine of Dejan, 'action', and is also read as a De- plus Jana coinage. It stayed rare in the United States and peaked in the late nineteen-nineties (said deh-YAH-nuh).

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Origin LowSlavic, American

MeaningDejana is the Serbian and Croatian feminine of Dejan, from a root meaning 'action' or 'to act'. In American use it is also read as a De- plus Jana coinage. The two routes overlap in spelling.

U.S. rank (2009)#18016 ↘ Falling

2009 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1997

Total births (all-time)≈ 172

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

Dejana is the South Slavic feminine of Dejan, built on a root meaning 'action' or 'activity'. American families may also read it as De- plus Jana. Either way it appeared only rarely in American records, often reflecting Balkan heritage.

It was never common in the United States, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the late nineteen-nineties. A girl named Dejana then is a young adult today.

Did you know? Dejana is an everyday girls' name in Serbia and Croatia, so what looks like a modern coinage in the United States is an established Slavic classic abroad.

Overall data confidence 35%

References - Dejana — Slavic feminine of Dejan 'action'; or De- + Jana coinage; uncertain

Variations

DejannaDijanaDeyana

Nicknames

DejaJana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dejana mean?

It is the Slavic feminine of Dejan, 'action', and is also read as a De- plus Jana coinage.

How do you pronounce Dejana?

It is said deh-YAH-nuh /dɛˈjɑnə/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.

Is Dejana a boy or girl name?

Dejana is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Dejana?

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