Desired or wished for
Desirai is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the French name Désirée. It originates from the Latin word 'desideratum', which was used by early Christians to signify that a child was long-awaited and a gift from God.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Desirai in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
