The nameSaja
Saja is an Arabic girl's name rising fast in France.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic saja, often understood as "calm, serenity".
Origin
Arabic.
History
First given in France in the early 2000s, Saja grew in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s, especially in Île-de-France and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
Popularity of the name Saja
Saja in France
Saja was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 750 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Saja. Its rise began around 2011, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Saja in France were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 134 births a year on average, against 86 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saja mean?
From the Arabic saja, often understood as "calm, serenity".
What is the origin of the name Saja?
Arabic.
Is Saja a girl's or a boy's name?
Saja is a girl's name.