Desired or wished for
Desiray is a modern phonetic spelling 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.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Desiray in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).