Desira
girl nameDesira entered the US charts in 1942, peaked at #4622 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1942–2025
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rank today
#4622
peak (1942)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4622 |
| 1960s | #5730 |
| 1970s | #6539 |
| 1980s | #8178 |
| 1990s | #9588 |
| 2000s | #11203 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Desira are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Desira alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Desira in 2025?
- Desira is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Desira most popular?
- Desira peaked in 1942, reaching #4622 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Desira with classmates?
- Desira will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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