Oak tree or beloved
Derra is a rare name with multiple potential etymological paths. It is often considered a variant of the Irish name Dara, meaning 'oak tree,' or a diminutive of the English name Desirée, meaning 'desired' or 'beloved.'
Less common today
Derra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,930 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
