Desired or wished for
Desirae is a modern English variant of the French name Désirée. It stems from the Latin word 'desideratum', which was used in early Christian times to signify a child who was long-awaited or prayed for.
Less common today
Desirae isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #470 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American professional tennis player and Grand Slam champion
Member of the American family band The 5 Browns
