Daijha
A feminine name possibly of Arabic origin meaning "crown" or "pearl".
Name Census estimates that about 242 living Americans carry the first name Daijha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Daijha today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daijha births was 1996 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daijha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
242
~ 1 in 1,416,340 Americans
Peak year
1996
27 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2013 SSA rank
#17,168
Tracked since 1994
Census
Daijha in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 199 people with the first name Daijha, which placed it at #38,518 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#38,518
National first-name rank
People counted
199
199 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
77.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Daijha
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Daijha is Black at 77.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.0%) and Two or More Races (7.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Daijha described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Daijha at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American77.4% · 154
- Hispanic or Latino9.0% · 18
- Two or more races7.0% · 14
- White5.5% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 1
Popularity
Daijha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daijha from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 126 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daijha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Daijha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Daijha
The name Daijha is an intriguing and unique one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Some linguists believe it may have roots in ancient African languages, while others suggest it could be a modern invention, blending elements from various cultures. Despite its uncertain beginnings, the name has gained popularity in recent times, particularly in certain regions.
One theory traces Daijha's roots to the Swahili language spoken in parts of East Africa. The name may be derived from the word "dhahabu," which means "gold" in Swahili. This connection could suggest that Daijha was initially bestowed upon individuals with a warm, golden complexion or as a symbol of preciousness and value.
Another possibility is that Daijha originated from the amalgamation of two or more names from different cultures. For instance, it could be a fusion of the Hebrew name "Dalia" (meaning "branch") and the Arabic name "Jaha" (meaning "splendor" or "brilliance"). Such a combination would create a name with a powerful and radiant connotation.
While no definitive historical references to the name Daijha have been found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the earliest known individuals bearing this name can be traced back to the late 20th century. One of the earliest recorded examples is Daijha Hollins, an American singer and songwriter born in 1994, who gained recognition for her soulful vocals.
Another notable figure is Daijha Owens, an American basketball player who played for the University of Connecticut from 2015 to 2019. Her athletic prowess and dedication to the sport earned her a place in the school's record books.
In the realm of literature, Daijha Rochelle is an American author and poet known for her poignant works exploring themes of identity, empowerment, and self-discovery. Her debut collection of poetry, "Whispers from the Heart," was published in 2018.
Daijha Latimer, born in 1988, is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist. She founded the non-profit organization "Empowering Futures," which aims to provide educational and mentorship opportunities for underprivileged youth.
Lastly, Daijha Williams, a British actress and model born in 1992, has graced the stage and screen with her talent and captivating presence. She is known for her roles in several popular television series and films.
While the name Daijha may be relatively new and its origins uncertain, it has already left its mark on various fields, from music and sports to literature and philanthropy. As more individuals embrace this unique name, its legacy continues to unfold, enriching our understanding of the world's diverse cultural tapestry.
People
Daijha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daijha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daijha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daijha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 242 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daijha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,416,340 US residents.
Is Daijha a common name?
We classify Daijha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 247 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daijha most popular?
The single biggest year for Daijha was 1996, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daijha is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Daijha in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 199 people with the name Daijha, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #38,518 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Daijha in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Daijha?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Daijha appears almost entirely female. Of the 197 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Daijha?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Daijha is Black at 77.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.0%) and Two or More Races (7.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Daijha most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Daijha in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.4% (154 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Daijha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daijha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daijha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Daijha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daijha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Daijha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Daijha?
Find out how many people have the name Daijha on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.