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Esmie

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How to Pronounce Esmie

Pronounced EZ-mee /ˈɛz.mi/Medium

Meaning: A pet form of Esme — from Old French esme, 'esteemed; loved'; also linked to Esmeralda ('an emerald'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Esteemed; loved: Esmie is a pet form of Esme. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'EZ-mee').
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Origin LowFrench, Spanish
MeaningA pet form of Esme — from Old French esme, 'esteemed; loved'; also linked to Esmeralda ('an emerald'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9039 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 138
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220092025

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

Esmie is a pet form of Esme — from Old French esme, 'esteemed; loved'; it is also linked to Esmeralda ('an emerald'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'EZ-mee').

In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name. Rare, esteemed-and-loved at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Esme comes from Old French esme, 'esteemed; loved' — Esmie is a pet form (also linked to Esmeralda, 'an emerald'), crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EZ-mee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Esme — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Esmie mean?

Esmie is a pet form of Esme — Old French 'esteemed; loved'; also linked to Esmeralda ('an emerald'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Esmie?

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

Is Esmie a boy or girl name?

Esmie is a girl's name.

How popular is Esmie?

Esmie is a rare name in the U.S.

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