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1978

First Year

2026

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#1872

Peak Rank

2K

Total Count

48

Years Active

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## The Story of Dezirae

Dezirae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1978, with 5 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2006: 95 births, good for #2,069 nationwide. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 37% of all recorded Deziraes. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #7,398 among baby girl names with 14 births, falling sharply (-48%). In total, more than 2K Deziraes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Dezirae

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

* [Desirae](/desirae)
* [Desiree](/desiree)
* [Deseret](/deseret)
* Desmarais
* [Desire](/desire)
* Desires
* Disarray
* Desired
* Desirous
* Desiring
* Desirer
* Dizzier

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Dezirae

What does the name Dezirae mean?

Dezirae is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dezirae in 2026?

In 2026, Dezirae ranks #7,398 among girls' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Dezirae most popular?

Dezirae reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #1,872 that year with 95 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dezirae most popular?

Dezirae has historically been most popular in New Mexico, Minnesota, Utah. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dezirae.

Is Dezirae a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dezirae is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Dezirae?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dezirae include Laree, Mescal, Yoana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧LareePeak #1872](/laree)[👧MescalPeak #1872](/mescal)[👧YoanaPeak #1872](/yoana)[👧RosabellaPeak #1872](/rosabella)[👧ElyannaPeak #1872](/elyanna)[👧AdalynnePeak #1872](/adalynne)[👧CozettePeak #1873](/cozette)[👧BernethaPeak #1873](/bernetha)

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## About the name Dezirae 

Dezirae is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Dezirae's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #1,872\. Use the chart and map above to compare Dezirae's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2006 → ](/year/2006)
* [ Names of the 2000s → ](/decade/2000s)
* [ Names starting with "D" → ](/letter/d)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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