Desi

Desi is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 74 babies in the United States.

Desi at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Desi

Desi belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Desi first appears in Social Security records in 1948 and has been given to 3,338 babies since 1880, including 74 in 2024.

Desi in US records

First recorded (US)
1948
Babies named Desi in 2024
74
Total since 1880
3,338

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Desi mean?

The meaning of Desi is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Desi a boy or girl name?

Desi is a unisex name. In 2024, 74 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Desi?

Desi comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Desi?

Desi is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1948 and has been given to 3,338 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].