Desai
Gender: Boy
Meaning: From the south — warmth, sunshine, and fertile lands
Origin: Irish
Popularity: Ranked #6905 in 2025 with 12 babies born.
History: Desai is a name with Irish roots, related to the element 'des' meaning from the south.
Similar names: desani, dea, dessa, dessi, dessie, desean, deshae, dasai
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Desai? About 1 in 277,375 babies born in 2025 were named Desai, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Desai
What does the name Desai mean?
Desai means “From the south — warmth, sunshine, and fertile lands” from Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Desai?
Desai has Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “From the south — warmth, sunshine, and fertile lands”.
How popular is Desai?
Desai ranked #6803 in 2025 — given to 12 babies that year.
When was Desai most popular?
Desai peaked in 2025 with 12 babies registered that year.
Is Desai a boy or girl name?
Desai is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Desais in registered births are male.
Is the name Desai rising or falling in popularity?
Desai has risen 1116 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7919 in 2020 to #6803 in 2025.
How long has Desai been recorded?
Desai appears in birth records across 11 years — from 2009 through 2025.