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Esey

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-say /ˈɛ.seɪ/Medium

Meaning: An Eritrean name, used in Tigrinya-speaking families; the documented etymology is uncertain, which we note honestly. A short, warm name.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, warm East African name: Esey is Eritrean (said 'EH-say'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEritrean
MeaningAn Eritrean name, used in Tigrinya-speaking families; the documented etymology is uncertain, which we note honestly. A short, warm name.
U.S. rank (2019)#11182 ↘ Falling
2019 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 18

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520132019

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Esey is an Eritrean given name, carried in Tigrinya-speaking families. Its precise meaning is not well documented, which we note honestly — rare and warm in the U.S. (said 'EH-say').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data, mostly in Eritrean families. Extremely rare and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Esey is a name used in Eritrean, Tigrinya-speaking families — warm and brief; its documented etymology is uncertain, which we note (said 'EH-say').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Esey — Eritrean/Tigrinya name; etymology uncertain

Variations

EseiEsseyEsay

Nicknames

EsSey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Esey mean?

Esey is an Eritrean name used in Tigrinya-speaking families; its documented etymology is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Esey?

It's said EH-say /ˈɛ.seɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Esey a boy or girl name?

Esey is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Esey?

Esey is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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