Ezmay

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Pronounced EZ-may /ˈɛz.meɪ/High

Meaning: A modern respelling of Esme/Esmae — from the French/Latin, past participle of 'to esteem/love', hence 'esteemed; beloved'Low

In 30 seconds: Esteemed; beloved: Ezmay spells Esme. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'EZ-may').

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Origin LowFrench

MeaningA modern respelling of Esme/Esmae — from the French/Latin, past participle of 'to esteem/love', hence 'esteemed; beloved'

U.S. rank (2025)#8025 ↗ Rising

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

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 125

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

Ezmay is a modern respelling of Esme/Esmae — from the French/Latin, past participle of 'to esteem/love', hence 'esteemed; beloved'. A crisp, modern name (said 'EZ-may').

In the U.S. and U.K. it appears very recently as a respelling of Esme. Rare, esteemed-and-beloved at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Esme is French for 'esteemed; beloved' — Ezmay is a modern respelling, crisp and modern (said 'EZ-may').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Esme — French etymology

Variations

EsmeEsmaeEzmae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ezmay mean?

Ezmay spells Esme — French 'esteemed; beloved'.

How do you pronounce Ezmay?

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

Is Ezmay a boy or girl name?

Ezmay is a girl's name.

How popular is Ezmay?

Ezmay is a very rare spelling in the U.S.