Desani
Desani is a girl baby name. Ranked #21,416 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
Desani first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 95 babies have been named Desani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Desani is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,416 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #21,416
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Desani is also used as a boy name, ranked #12666.
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About the Name Desani
Desani is a girl name .
Is Desani a boy or girl name? Desani is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #21,416 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #12,666. Desani is more commonly used as a boy name.
Desani is currently ranked #21,416 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Desani include Des, Dey, Desie, and Desaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis