UK girl's name
Dejanae
A feminine name of American origin representing a unique spelling variation of Dejanira.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dejanae is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Dejanae popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2007 to 2019. 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.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Dejanae. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dejanae ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 girls were registered as Dejanae.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dejanae as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Dejanae mean?
The given name Dejanae is a relatively modern name with uncertain origins. It is believed to be a variant or combination of the French name Dejane and the English name Janae.
The name Dejane is derived from the Old French word "dejon," which means "from Dijon," referring to the city of Dijon in eastern France. It was a surname that eventually became used as a given name. Janae, on the other hand, is an English variant of the Hebrew name Jannah, meaning "paradise" or "heaven."
There are no known historical references or records of the name Dejanae in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical documents. It appears to be a more contemporary name that emerged in the late 20th century.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Dejanae are relatively scarce, as it is a relatively new name. However, here are five individuals throughout history who have carried the first name Dejanae:
1. Dejanae Boykins (born 1997) is an American basketball player who currently plays for the Atlanta Dream in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
2. Dejanae Roach (born 2000) is an American track and field athlete specializing in the 400-meter hurdles. She won a gold medal at the 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships.
3. Dejanae Harris (born 1992) is an American professional basketball player who has played in the WNBA and overseas.
4. Dejanae Flemming (born 1994) is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 400-meter hurdles and has represented the United States in international competitions.
5. Dejanae Gill (born 1995) is an American professional basketball player who has played in the WNBA and overseas.
Due to its relatively recent emergence, the name Dejanae does not have a long and extensive history compared to more traditional names. However, its increasing popularity in recent decades has led to its use across various fields, particularly in sports.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dejanae over time
The chart below shows babies named Dejanae registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Dejanae, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dejanae by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dejanae 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5734 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #5201 | 3 | 1 |
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- Darcey 9,708
- Delilah 9,098
- Demi 9,052
- Daniella 4,324
- Destiny 3,732
- Diana 3,258
- Dorothy 3,104
- Dolly 2,246
FAQ
Dejanae: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dejanae in the UK right now?
In 2019, Dejanae was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Dejanae most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Dejanae in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dejanae?
A feminine name of American origin representing a unique spelling variation of Dejanira.
How many people are called Dejanae in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Dejanae across the 3 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.