Peja is of Albanian origin, meaning "from the mountain". It's a unique and distinctive given name, often used for boys but also occasionally given to girls. In the United States, it gained some popularity in the late 20th century, with a peak in usage during the 1980s and early 1990s.
"Peja experienced a notable drop in annual births between 2002 and 2003, with a high of 15 births followed by a low of 8. After 2004, the number of births consistently hovered around 5 to 7 per year until 2010. Overall, there were 61 births in Peja during this period."