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Saija

Quick answerThe given name 'Saija' is derived from the Finnish language, where it means 'princess' or 'noblewoman'.

Finnish · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#11,023
TrendStable
Peak year2016
Syllables2
OriginFinnish
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
Letters5
Numerology4 Chaldean 7
Global rank#175

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Saija

The given name 'Saija' is derived from the Finnish language, where it means 'princess' or 'noblewoman'.

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Etymology

The given name 'Saija' is derived from the Finnish language, where it means 'princess' or 'noblewoman'. It is used in Finnish culture and has no direct association with any specific religion, although it may be found in some Christian or secular contexts in Finland.

Saija currently ranks #11,023 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.

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