Desired or wished for
Deserae is a modern phonetic variant of the French name Désirée. It ultimately derives from the Latin name Desideratus, which was often given to children who were long-awaited or deeply hoped for by their parents.
Less common today
Deserae isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,176 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American professional tennis player and Grand Slam champion
