Desta Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationDES-tah / /ˈdɛstə/Amharic; Ethiopian
Meaning
Joy; happiness
Historical & Cultural Background
Desta is a name of Ethiopian origin, primarily used in Amharic, the official language of Ethiopia. It reflects the cultural significance of joy and positivity in Ethiopian society. The name is often given to express hope and happiness, which are valued traits in many cultures.
Similar Names
Variants
- Destah
International Variants
- Desta (Ethiopian)
Famous people named Desta
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Fictional characters named Desta
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Desta was first seen in the United States in 1900. Desta has ranked as high as #1076 nationally, which occurred in 1972, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Desta has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Desta
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 10 |