Desira
Desira is a girl baby name. Ranked #11,496 in the US, popular nicknames include Des, Dey, and Desie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Desira first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 222 babies have been named Desira in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Desira is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,496 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,496
- Total SSA Count
- 10
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Desira
Desira is a girl name .
Desira is currently ranked #11,496 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Desira include Des, Dey, Desie, and Desiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Desira include Desiree, Desire, Desirae, Desi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis