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.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Desaray in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
