Total births
147
Girls' name · since 1993
Denaja
Since 1993, U.S. Social Security records show 147 babies named Denaja, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 147
- total births
- 1993–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
Denaja sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 147 recorded since 1993.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Denaja has been recorded 147 times among girls since 1993, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2011.
- 147 total births
- 1993–2011 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
147 girls have been named Denaja since 1993, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2011.
- 147
- total births
- 1993–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Denaja was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
15 babies were named Denaja in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Denaja's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Denaja's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1993, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Denaja at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1993
Denaja popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2011
- Peak year (1999)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Denaja by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Denaja's strongest decade.
80 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Denaja births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
52 births
- 2000s
2000s
80 births
- 2010s 15
2010s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 80 births (54% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Denaja? ▼
147 babies have been named Denaja since 1993. It was last recorded in 2011. The peak year was 1999 with 15 births.
When was Denaja most popular? ▼
Denaja was most popular in the 2000s decade with 80 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
How long has the name Denaja been used? ▼
Records for Denaja go back to 1993, giving 19 years of history through 2011.
What names are similar to Denaja? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Denise, Dena, Denice, Denisse, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Denaja's data
- Denaja's decade-level peak was the 2000s (80 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Denaja
Nearby Names Like Denaja
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Denaja
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Denice Girl
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Denisse Girl
#1959 7,370 births
Denisha Girl
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Compare Denaja side by side: Denaja vs Denise Denaja vs Dena Denaja vs Denice
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1993–2011 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Denaja: Baby Name Since 1993 - 147 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/denaja. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Denaja draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.