Esmay

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Pronounced EZ-may /ˈɛz.meɪ/High

Meaning: A -may spelling of Esme — from French/Latin esmé, 'esteemed; beloved' (the past participle of esmer, 'to esteem')Medium

In 30 seconds: Esteemed; beloved: Esmay spells Esme — 'esteemed, beloved'. Lyrical, soft, and warm (said 'EZ-may').

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Origin MediumFrench, Latin

MeaningA -may spelling of Esme — from French/Latin esmé, 'esteemed; beloved' (the past participle of esmer, 'to esteem')

U.S. rank (2025)#4914 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 293

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Esmay is a -may spelling of Esme — from the French/Latin esmé, 'esteemed; beloved' (the past participle of esmer, 'to esteem, to love'). A lyrical, soft name; the -may styling personalizes it (popular in the Netherlands; nickname Es).

It registers thinly beside Esme. Rare in this spelling, esteemed-and-beloved at the root, and soft.

Did you know? Esme means 'esteemed; beloved' (French esmé, from Latin, 'to esteem') — Esmay is a -may spelling, lyrical and soft (said 'EZ-may').

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name — Esme — root etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Esmay mean?

Esmay spells Esme — French/Latin 'esteemed; beloved'.

How do you pronounce Esmay?

It's said EZ-may /ˈɛz.meɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Esmay a boy or girl name?

Esmay is a girl's name.

How popular is Esmay?

Esmay is a rare name in the U.S.