Originating from African-American Vernacular English, 'Deja' is an uncommon yet distinctive given name for girls. It was coined as a variation of 'Dejah,' the heroine in Edgar Rice Burroughs' 'The Return of Tarzan.' Unlike its source, 'Deja' does not have a direct meaning or translation, but it stands independently as a unique and modern-sounding name.
"The name Deja experienced its most popular years between 1995 and 2001, with peaks of 13 births in 1995 and consistent numbers ranging from 7 to 9 births annually until 2001. However, it's notable that there were no recorded births with this name from 1980 to 1987 and from 2002 onwards."