Desired or wished for
Desaree is a modern phonetic variant of the French name Désirée. It stems from the Late Latin name Desideratus, which was often given to children whose birth was long-awaited or prayed for.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Iranian-American film director and actress
Former White House Social Secretary
The central protagonist and actress in the musical · A Little Night Music