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Desira

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How to Pronounce Desira

Pronounced deh-ZEER-uh /dɪˈzɪər.ə/Medium

Meaning: Desira is a trimmed spelling of Desiree, the French Desiree, meaning 'desired' or 'longed for,' from the Latin desideratus. Once given to a long-awaited daughter, the name kept that tender sense as it passed into English use.Low

In 30 seconds: Desira is a variant of Desiree, 'desired' or 'longed for,' from French and Latin. It stayed rare and peaked around 1992 (said deh-ZEER-uh).
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Origin LowFrench, Latin
MeaningDesira is a trimmed spelling of Desiree, the French Desiree, meaning 'desired' or 'longed for,' from the Latin desideratus. Once given to a long-awaited daughter, the name kept that tender sense as it passed into English use.
U.S. rank (2004)#10112 ↗ Rising
2004 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 227

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219422004

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Desira is a variant of Desiree, the French name meaning 'desired' or 'longed for,' rooted in the Latin desideratus. Historically it marked a child much wished for. This shorter spelling keeps the warm meaning while giving the name a smoother, more open ending.

It was never common, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its high around 1992. A girl named Desira then is an adult today.

Did you know? The parent name Desiree was often given to a hoped-for or long-awaited child, so Desira carries a built-in note of welcome.
Overall data confidence 38%
References - Desira — Variant of Desiree; French/Latin 'desired'

Variations

DesireeDesiraeDesarae

Nicknames

DesiSira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Desira mean?

It is a variant of Desiree, meaning 'desired' or 'longed for,' from French and the Latin desideratus.

How do you pronounce Desira?

It is said deh-ZEER-uh /dɪˈzɪər.ə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Desira a boy or girl name?

Desira is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Desira?

It was always rare, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its peak in the early nineteen-nineties.

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