Desha
Pronunciation: [ d-EHSH-uh ]
Desha is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,797 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
Desha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 813 babies have been named Desha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Desha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,797 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,797
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Nicknames
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Desha is also used as a boy name, ranked #36121.
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About the Name Desha
Desha is a girl name .
Is Desha a boy or girl name? Desha is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,797 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #36,121. Desha is more commonly used as a girl name.
Desha is currently ranked #16,797 in popularity for girl 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.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis