Desha
Pronunciation: [ d-EHSH-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Desha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1995.
Over 5 babies have been named Desha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Desha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,121 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,121
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Desha is also used as a girl name, ranked #16797.
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About the Name Desha
Desha is a boy name .
Is Desha a boy or girl name? Desha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,121 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16,797. Desha is more commonly used as a girl name.
Desha is currently ranked #36,121 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Desha include Des, Dey, Deie, and Deskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Desha include Deshawn, Deshaun . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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