Modern American creation, possibly related to Deja or Dashay
Dajai is a modern American name likely developed as a phonetic variation of names like Deja or Deshay. It follows the 1990s trend of using the 'Da-' prefix combined with melodic suffixes. Its specific meaning is not established in historical etymology, but it is often associated with a sense of newness or presence.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Dajai in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
