Desired or wished for
A creative American spelling of the French name Désirée. It ultimately derives from the Latin name Desideratus, which was often given to children whose births were long-awaited or prayed for.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Deserai in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American professional tennis player and Grand Slam champion
Former White House Social Secretary and business executive
The central protagonist and actress in the musical A Little Night Music · A Little Night Music
