UK girl's name
Desirae
A feminine name of French origin meaning "desired one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Desirae is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Desirae popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2017 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Desirae is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Desirae. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Desirae ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 4 girls were registered as Desirae.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Desirae as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2024
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Desirae mean?
The name Desirae is a relatively modern English name, originating in the late 20th century. It is a feminine form of the French name Desiré, which is derived from the Latin word "desiderare," meaning "to desire" or "to long for."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Desirae dates back to the 1970s, when it started gaining popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries. However, the name's roots can be traced back to the French language, where "Desiré" has been used as a masculine name for centuries.
While the name Desirae does not have a long historical record or any significant references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been borne by several notable individuals throughout the years. One of the earliest famous Desirae's was Desirae Gould, an American actress and model born in 1977, known for her roles in films such as "Killing Zoe" and "Blow."
Another notable Desirae was Desirae Krawczyk, a Canadian actress and singer born in 1985, who gained recognition for her role in the television series "Life with Derek." Desirae Merrifield, born in 1985, is an American fashion designer and entrepreneur known for her sustainable and ethical clothing line.
In the world of sports, Desirae Webb, born in 1986, is a former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for teams such as the Los Angeles Sparks and the San Antonio Stars. Desirae Simmons, born in 1992, is an American track and field athlete who competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
While the name Desirae may not have a long and storied history like many other names, it has gained popularity in recent decades and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including the entertainment industry, fashion, sports, and more.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Desirae over time
The chart below shows babies named Desirae registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Desirae, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Desirae by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Desirae was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5256 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5765 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Desirae
- Daisy 49,435
- Danielle 13,507
- Darcie 11,010
- Darcy 10,516
- Darcey 9,708
- Delilah 9,098
- Demi 9,052
- Daniella 4,324
- Destiny 3,732
- Diana 3,258
- Dorothy 3,104
- Dolly 2,246
FAQ
Desirae: questions and answers
How popular is the name Desirae in the UK right now?
In 2024, Desirae was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Desirae most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 4 babies registered as Desirae in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Desirae?
A feminine name of French origin meaning "desired one".
How many people are called Desirae in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Desirae across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.