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Esmeray

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Pronounced ehs-MEHR-ay /ɛs.ˈmɛr.eɪ/Medium

Meaning: DarkMedium

In 30 seconds: Esmeray is a Turkish girl's name meaning 'dark'. It blends a soft sound with a shadowy, evening feel.
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Origin MediumTurkish
MeaningDark
U.S. rank (2025)#1391 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births157 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 405

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520182025

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

Esmeray is Turkish and is recorded with the meaning 'dark'. Turkish given names often combine descriptive elements, and this one reads as a single flowing word for a girl. The name stays close to its Turkish roots and is not widely anglicized.

The three-syllable rhythm gives Esmeray a lyrical quality, and the 'dark' meaning lends it a dusky, nighttime mood. It is most at home in Turkish-speaking families.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Esmeray is 'dark', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Esmeray — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Esmeray (1949-2002)
    Turkish singer and songwriter, a pioneering Afro-Turkish pop and psychedelic artist

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Esmeray mean?

Esmeray is usually explained as meaning 'dark' and is most often linked with Turkish tradition.

How do you pronounce Esmeray?

It's commonly said ehs-MEHR-ay /ɛs.ˈmɛr.eɪ/.

Is Esmeray a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Esmeray?

In 2024, Esmeray ranked #2891 in the U.S. for girls, with 57 births recorded.

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