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Esmae

♀ Girl

Pronounced EHZ-may /ˈɛz.meɪ/Medium

Meaning: EsteemedMedium

In 30 seconds: Esmae is an English name meaning 'esteemed' — a fresh respelling of the classic Esmé.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningEsteemed
U.S. rank (2025)#1445 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births149 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,525

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220082025

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

Recorded as 'esteemed' in the English tradition, Esmae reworks the older Esmé into an -ae ending that softens the accented original. Its variations Esme, Esmé, Esmée and Esmee show how many ways this small name is spelled. Bearers include English actor Esme Percy and footballer Esme Morgan.

The -mae close gives it a gentle, lilting finish while keeping the meaning intact. The cluster of spellings makes it easy to tailor to taste without changing the name itself.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Esmae is 'esteemed', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Esmae — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

EsmeEsméEsméeEsmee

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Esme Percy (1887–1957)
    English stage and film actor and director, widely associated with the plays of George Bernard Shaw.
  • ★Esme Morgan (b. 2000)
    English professional footballer; a centre-back for the Washington Spirit and the England women's national team.

If you like Esmae…

Mae— Echoes the -mae ending that shapes this spelling.
Ever— the same modern feel
Ellia— a fellow English choice
Eisley— another modern pick
Elliemae— a fellow English choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Esmae mean?

Esmae is usually explained as meaning 'esteemed' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Esmae?

It's commonly said EHZ-may /ˈɛz.meɪ/.

Is Esmae a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Esmae is used as a girl name.

How popular is Esmae?

In 2024, Esmae ranked #2011 in the U.S. for girls, with 97 births recorded.

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