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Esmerelda

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Pronounced ez-mer-EL-dah /ˌɛz.mɛrˈɛl.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variant spelling of Esmeralda — Spanish esmeralda, 'emerald' (from Greek smaragdos)Medium

In 30 seconds: Emerald-green and romantic: Esmerelda spells the gem-name Esmeralda — 'emerald'. Lush, dramatic, and storied (Hugo's heroine).
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Origin MediumSpanish, Greek
MeaningVariant spelling of Esmeralda — Spanish esmeralda, 'emerald' (from Greek smaragdos)
U.S. rank (2025)#5017 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 775

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119712025

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

Esmerelda is a variant spelling of Esmeralda — Spanish esmeralda, 'emerald', from Greek smaragdos. A lush, romantic gem-name, immortalized by Hugo's heroine.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, emerald at the root, and dramatic.

Did you know? Esmeralda means 'emerald' in Spanish — the green gem; Victor Hugo's Hunchback heroine made it famous, and Esmerelda is a common spelling.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Esmeralda — root etymology

Variations

EsmeraldaEsmaraldaEsme

Nicknames

Esme

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If you like Esmerelda…

Esmeralda— the standard spelling
Esme— the short form
Esmae— a fellow Esm- name
Jade— another green-gem name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Esmerelda mean?

Esmerelda spells Esmeralda, Spanish for 'emerald'.

How do you pronounce Esmerelda?

It's said ez-mer-EL-dah /ˌɛz.mɛrˈɛl.dɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Esmerelda a boy or girl name?

Esmerelda is a girl's name.

How popular is Esmerelda?

Esmerelda is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Esmeralda is more common.

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