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Esmi

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Pronounced EZ-mee /ˈɛz.mi/High

Meaning: A spelling/short of Esme — from the Old French esme, 'esteemed; beloved' (from the Latin aestimatus)Low

In 30 seconds: Esteemed; beloved: Esmi is a form of Esme. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowFrench, Latin

MeaningA spelling/short of Esme — from the Old French esme, 'esteemed; beloved' (from the Latin aestimatus)

U.S. rank (2025)#8017 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 146

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

Esmi is a spelling/short of Esme — from the Old French esme, 'esteemed; beloved' (from the Latin aestimatus). A crisp, modern name (said 'EZ-mee').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Esme. Rare in this form, esteemed-and-beloved at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Esme comes from the Old French esme, 'esteemed; beloved' — Esmi is a spelling, crisp and modern (said 'EZ-mee').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Esme — French etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Esmi mean?

Esmi is a form of Esme — Old French 'esteemed; beloved'.

How do you pronounce Esmi?

It's said EZ-mee /z.mi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Esmi a boy or girl name?

Esmi is a girl's name.

How popular is Esmi?

Esmi is a very rare name in the U.S.