Golden or direction
In Sanskrit, the name is often associated with the word for 'direction' or 'region'. It is also sometimes interpreted as a variant of names meaning 'golden' in various South Asian dialects. In a Western context, it is frequently used as a modern rhythmic coinage or a diminutive of longer names.
Less common today
Desha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,844 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American television personality and model
