Desiray Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Desiray has French origins and is derived from the word for 'desire'. It has evolved through various forms and maintains a meaning centered around aspiration. It is not biblically relevant, but has seen a rise in popularity in the modern era, often viewed positively. The name has variants such as Desiree and Desi.
The name Desiray is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Desiray has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Desiray' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8267th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2571st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2908th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10018th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Desiray' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Desiray"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛzɪreɪ/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Desiray is derived from the French word 'désirer', which means 'to desire' or 'to wish'. It reflects the concept of longing or aspiration.
Meaning
desire, wish
Language Evolution
Desiree, Desiray, Desiré
Historical Usage
Desiray gained popularity in the late 20th century as a feminine name, often associated with a sense of aspiration and uniqueness.
Variants & Derivatives
Desiree, Desirée, Desi
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Desiray is seen as a unique and modern name, often associated with positive traits like ambition and hope.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Desiray"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Desiray"
"Desiray" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8267th of 19264 | 70 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2571st of 27321 | 705 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2908th of 35406 | 884 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10018th of 30306 | 118 |
Regional Popularity of "Desiray" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Desiray" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
94.04% 3803rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
76.55% 2821st/3685 |
85.79% 3839th/4475 |
45.65% 2371st/5194 |
34.75% 2195th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
64.60% 2960th/4582 |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
36.13% 2642nd/7313 |
31.76% 2370th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Desiray"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Desiray" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.