Desired or wished for
Dezerae is a modern American phonetic spelling of the French name Désirée. It ultimately derives from the Latin name Desideratus, which was often given to children whose births were long-awaited or prayed for.
Less common today
Dezerae isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,362 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the fantasy novel series · The Chronicles of Elantra
