Desired or longed for
Desarai is a modern phonetic variant of the French name Désirée. It stems from the Latin word desiderium, which translates to a deep longing or a wish. The name gained popularity in various spellings as a way to express that a child was a much-wanted addition to the family.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Desarai in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
