What is the origin of the name Desai?

Desai is a name of Hindi origin.

How popular is the name Desai?

Desai is currently ranked #11225 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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BoyHindi

Desai

deh-SAHY

Popularity

#11225

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

Peak Year

#11 in 2023

First Recorded

2009

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

An Indian surname meaning 'village headman' or 'chief'.

Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Similar Names

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Personality Traits

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