Dezi

♀ Girl

How to Pronounce Dezi

Pronounced DEZ-ee /ˈdɛz.i/High

Meaning: A short form of Desiree ('desired; longed for') and Desmond/Desi; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Desired; longed for: Dezi is short for Desiree. Crisp, breezy, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'DEZ-ee').

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Origin LowFrench

MeaningA short form of Desiree ('desired; longed for') and Desmond/Desi; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6985 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 283

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Dezi is a short form of Desiree ('desired; longed for', French) and of Desmond/Desi (made famous by Desi Arnaz). Used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; said 'DEZ-ee'; full form Desiree).

In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name. Rare, desired-and-longed-for at the root, and breezy.

Did you know? Desiree means 'desired; longed for' in French — Dezi is its breezy short form (and a short of Desmond/Desi), used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DEZ-ee').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Dezi — unisex; routes layered

Variations

DesiDezzieDesiree

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dezi mean?

Dezi is a short form of Desiree ('desired; longed for') and Desmond; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Dezi?

It's said DEZ-ee /ˈdɛz.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dezi a boy or girl name?

Dezi is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Dezi?

Dezi is a rare name in the U.S.