Combination of the initials D and J
Dejay is a modern American phonetic coinage, typically created by spelling out the pronunciation of the initials 'D.J.' It often serves as a formal version of a nickname given to a son named after his father (Junior) or someone with first and middle names starting with these letters.
Less common today
Dejay isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,266 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
South African professional soccer player
