Deja

Meaning of Deja

It means "already" in French. It suggests something that has happened before.

Deja has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Deja

After ranking as high as #336 in 2000, Deja has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Deja

• Deja Thoris
  Fictional Martian princess
• Deja Jordan
  Michael Jordan's daughter
• Deja Monèt
  R&B Singer
• Deja Trimble
  Professional basketball player
• Deja Perez
  American actress

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Questions about the name Deja

What does the name Deja mean?

Deja means it means "already" in french. it suggests something that has happened before, and it comes from French origins.

Is Deja a boy's or a girl's name?

Deja is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Deja?

Deja did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Deja most popular?

Deja peaked at #336 in 2000.