Desired or wished for
Dezirae 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 particularly hoped for.
Less common today
Dezirae isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,882 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
