Desired or long-awaited
Desia is often considered a shortened form of the Latin name Desideria, the feminine version of Desiderius. It carries the heartfelt sentiment of being a child who was deeply wished for. In some contexts, it is also used as a modern elaboration of the name Daisy or a variation of the Greek name Deasia.
Less common today
Desia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,213 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the fantasy novel series · The Chronicles of Elantra
