Desha

Q: Is Desha a boy or girl name?

Desha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #36121, and as a girl name it ranks #16797.

Q: How popular is the name Desha?

Desha is ranked #36121 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ d-EHSH-uh ]

Boy Name #36,121 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Desha is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-EHSH-uh.

Parents who love the name Desha often also consider Aimen, Abdihamid, Ayana .

Popularity Over Time

#36,121

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #36,121
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Deshawn #1445 Deshaun #3127

Nicknames

Des Dey Desie

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Girl Name

Desha is also used as a girl name, ranked #16797.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Desha

Is Desha a boy or girl name?

Desha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #36121. As a girl name, it is ranked #16797. Desha is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Desha?

Desha is pronounced d-EHSH-uh.

How popular is the name Desha?

Desha is currently ranked #36121 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Desha?

Common nicknames for Desha include Des, Dey, and Desie.

Is Desha a common or rare name?

Desha is an uncommon name, ranked #36121 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Desie. 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.