Desiree
Meaning
"desired, longed for"
Origin: French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,132
- Total SSA Count
- 213
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Desi, Dee, Raye
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"desired, longed for"
Origin: French
"birthday, born on Christmas"
Origin: Latin
Desiree is more popular, ranked #1132 vs #1142 for Nathaly.
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Desiree is more popular, ranked #1132 compared to Nathaly at #1142 in the United States.
Desiree means "desired, longed for" (French origin). Nathaly means "birthday, born on Christmas" (Latin origin).
Desiree is primarily a girl name. Nathaly is primarily a girl name.