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Ezmae

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Pronounced EZ-may /ˈɛz.meɪ/High

Meaning: Modern phonetic spelling of Esmé — French esmé, 'esteemed, beloved' — with a -mae endingMedium

In 30 seconds: Esmé, spelled exactly as it sounds: Ezmae carries 'esteemed, beloved' in a phonetic z-and-mae dress. The same treasured meaning, a fresh British-modern look.
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Origin MediumFrench, American
MeaningModern phonetic spelling of Esmé — French esmé, 'esteemed, beloved' — with a -mae ending
U.S. rank (2025)#3599 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births42 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 443

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320092025

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

Ezmae is a modern phonetic spelling of Esmé — from Old French esmé, 'esteemed, beloved'. Popular in Britain's spelled-as-it-sounds naming trend, it pairs the treasured meaning with a contemporary z-and-mae styling.

It registers thinly in recent U.S. records, more common in the U.K. Rare, beloved at the root, and freshly spelled.

Did you know? Ezmae's -mae ending nods to May/Mae, itself a sweet vintage name — so the spelling quietly tucks a second little name inside the first.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Esmé — root etymology

Variations

EsméEsmaeEsme

Nicknames

EzMae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ezmae mean?

Ezmae is a modern spelling of Esmé, from French esmé, 'esteemed, beloved'.

How do you pronounce Ezmae?

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

Is Ezmae a boy or girl name?

Ezmae is a girl's name.

How popular is Ezmae?

Ezmae is a rare spelling in the U.S., more common in the U.K.

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