Deia

Deia is a girl's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 12 girls in the United States.

Deia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Deia

Deia belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Deia first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6083 in 1975, and in 2024 12 babies received the name — 86 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Deia in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#6083 in 1975
Peak year
2023
Babies named Deia in 2024
12
Total since 1880
86

Deia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#2040 in 2019
Babies named Deia in 2025
12
Total since 1996
114

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Deia mean?

The meaning of Deia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Deia a boy or girl name?

Deia is a girl name. In 2024, 12 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Deia?

Deia comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Deia?

Deia first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #6083 in 1975, and 12 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.