Daija
Every Daija since 1986 — 3,065 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Daija
Daija is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,448 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 3,065 American babies have been named Daija. Its peak came in 1997, when 258 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Daija stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Daija year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,448 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,703 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,776 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,272 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,722 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,048 |
| 2019 | 25 | #5,193 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,651 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,099 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,342 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,330 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,517 |
| 2013 | 32 | #4,446 |
| 2012 | 36 | #4,146 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,932 |
| 2010 | 52 | #3,170 |
| 2009 | 68 | #2,682 |
| 2008 | 72 | #2,592 |
| 2007 | 101 | #2,021 |
| 2006 | 80 | #2,358 |
| 2005 | 100 | #1,927 |
| 2004 | 137 | #1,473 |
| 2003 | 175 | #1,214 |
| 2002 | 176 | #1,166 |
| 2001 | 205 | #1,046 |
| 2000 | 221 | #958 |
| 1995 | 203 | #928 |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,894 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Daija in 2025?
Daija ranked #15,448 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Daija?
3,065 babies have been named Daija in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Daija most popular?
Daija peaked in 1997, when 258 newborns received the name.
Is Daija a boy or girl name?
Daija is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Daija rising or falling?
Daija is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.