UK girl's name
Daijah
A feminine name of Arabic and African origin possibly meaning "visitor" or "crowned one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Daijah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Daijah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3970, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 5 births.
This profile covers 5 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2022 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Daijah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 5 living people in the UK are called Daijah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Daijah ranked #3970 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 5 girls were registered as Daijah.
- • About 5 living people in the UK are estimated to have Daijah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3970
2022
Births in 2022
5
Latest year
Peak year
2022
5 births
Estimated living
5
2026
Meaning
What does Daijah mean?
The name Daijah is a modern invented name that first emerged in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the names Daja and Aja, both of which have Arabic origins. The first part, "Daj," is derived from the Arabic word "dajja," meaning "dark night." The second part, "aja," is a variant of the Arabic name Aisha, which means "alive" or "prosperous."
While the name Daijah itself does not have a long historical lineage, its components can be traced back to ancient Arabic roots. However, there are no known references to the name Daijah in historical texts, religious scriptures, or ancient records prior to its modern usage.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Daijah are relatively recent, with the first known examples appearing in the late 20th century. As a newly invented name, there are no famous historical figures who bore this name until modern times.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Daijah is Daijah Street, an American professional basketball player born in 1993. She played for the University of Memphis and was drafted by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA in 2015.
Another notable individual with the name is Daijah Porcher, an American track and field athlete born in 1997. She specializes in the long jump and triple jump and has represented the United States in international competitions.
Daijah Moody is an American actress and singer best known for her role as Tiana Brown in the television series "Family Reunion" (2019-present). She was born in 2005 and has also appeared in films such as "The Prom" (2020).
Daijah Williams is an American singer and songwriter born in 1997. She gained recognition as a contestant on the reality television series "The Four: Battle for Stardom" in 2018.
Daijah Sylvain is a Canadian soccer player born in 2000. She plays as a midfielder for the University of South Florida and has represented Canada at the youth international level.
It's important to note that while these are some of the earliest and most notable individuals with the name Daijah, the name's popularity and usage continue to evolve in modern times.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Daijah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Daijah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3970 | 5 | 1 |
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- Daniella 4,324
- Destiny 3,732
- Diana 3,258
- Dorothy 3,104
- Dolly 2,246
FAQ
Daijah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Daijah in the UK right now?
In 2022, Daijah was ranked #3970 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Daijah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 5 babies registered as Daijah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Daijah?
A feminine name of Arabic and African origin possibly meaning "visitor" or "crowned one".
How many people are called Daijah in the UK?
A total of 5 babies have been registered as Daijah across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.