Desired or wished for
Desaray is a modern phonetic spelling of the French name Désirée. It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creative respellings to ensure a specific English pronunciation. The name ultimately derives from the Latin 'desideratum', meaning something longed for or desired.
Less common today
Desaray isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,150 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
