Ezme

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Pronounced EZ-may /ˈɛz.meɪ/Medium

Meaning: Z-spelling of Esme — from Old French esme, 'esteemed, beloved'; also linked to Persian 'emerald'; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Esteemed and chic: Ezme spells Esme — 'esteemed, beloved' — with a bold z. Vintage, dreamy, and warm.

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Origin MediumFrench, Persian

MeaningZ-spelling of Esme — from Old French esme, 'esteemed, beloved'; also linked to Persian 'emerald'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#5138 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 213

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

Ezme is a z-spelling of Esme — from Old French esme, 'esteemed, beloved', and also linked to Persian for 'emerald' (routes layered, which we note). A vintage, dreamy name; the z-styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Esme. Rare, esteemed at the root, and dreamy.

Did you know? Esme means 'esteemed, beloved' (Old French esme) — Salinger's 'For Esme' made it dear; Ezme gives the dreamy name a z-spelling (also linked to Persian 'emerald').

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Esme — routes layered

Variations

EsmeEsmaeEsmee

Nicknames

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Esmee— a companion spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ezme mean?

Ezme spells Esme — Old French 'esteemed, beloved'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ezme?

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

Is Ezme a boy or girl name?

Ezme is a girl's name.

How popular is Ezme?

Ezme is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Esme is more common.