Unisex · #9,864 in 2026

Desiah

Current Rank
#9,864
Peak Rank
#6,335 (2021)
Total Babies
58
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #11,629 (49 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,335 (58 total)
👦As Boy Name
2017
First Year
2024
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#6335
Peak Rank
58
Total Count
7
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2007
First Year
2020
Last Year
2007
Peak Year
#11629
Peak Rank
49
Total Count
8
Years Active

The Story of Desiah

As a girl name

Desiah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2007, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 9 Desiahs were born — ranking #11,629 that year. As of 2026, Desiah ranks #13,441 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 49 Desiahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Desiah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2017, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 13 Desiahs were born — ranking #6,335 that year. As of 2026, Desiah ranks #9,864 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 58 Desiahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Desiah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Desiah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Desiah

What does the name Desiah mean?
Desiah is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2017. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Desiah in 2026?
In 2026, Desiah ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Desiah most popular?
Desiah reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #6,335 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Desiah a unisex name?
Yes — Desiah is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 46% of Desiahs assigned female and 54% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Desiah?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Desiah include Elonzo, Kino, Issam. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Desiah

Desiah is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2017 and has accumulated 58 births in the dataset. Desiah's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #6,335. Use the chart and map above to compare Desiah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.