To die or pass away
Deyja is an Old Norse verb meaning 'to die.' While it carries a somber literal meaning, it is sometimes used in modern contexts as a unique, atmospheric choice with a hauntingly beautiful sound. It is extremely rare as a given name in the United States.
Less common today
Deyja isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,310 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
