Gender: Unisex
Origin: Amharic
Pronunciation: D IH S T AA
Popularity Rank: #17,035
originated from Amharic language, meaning is 'joy' or 'happiness'. It is a unisex name used for both boys and girls in Ethiopia.
Desta may be derived from Des, a name whose meaning is Indian, Country.
The name Desta is of Amharic origin. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Desta is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sudan, and 51 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D IH S T AA
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
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At NamesLook, the name Desta is recorded 2,541 times globally, ranking it as the 17,035th most common name worldwide.
Desta is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 1,038 occurrences, making it the 2,852th most popular name in the country.
In Lebanon, the name Desta is found among 1 in every 1843 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #2,852 | 1 : 2,786 |
| South Africa | #4,988 | 1 : 8,170 |
| Sudan | #4,257 | 1 : 7,508 |
| United States of America | #13,370 | 1 : 13,110 |
| United Arab Emirates | #5,532 | 1 : 7,898 |
| Kuwait | #3,689 | 1 : 5,818 |
| Lebanon | #1,831 | 1 : 1,843 |
| Palestine | #5,605 | 1 : 5,269 |
| Malaysia | #15,531 | 1 : 33,739 |
| Qatar | #5,804 | 1 : 9,893 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Desta from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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