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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Emerald
- Origin
- Spanish/Portuguese
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ez-mur-AL-duh
Esmeralda is a Spanish and Portuguese girl's name meaning "emerald," pronounced ez-mur-AL-duh. It has a romantic, storybook, worldly feel while still reading as a classic.
Meaning & Origin of Esmeralda
Meaning: Emerald.
Origin: Spanish/Portuguese.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Esmeralda
ez-mur-AL-duhIPA /ˌɛzməˈrældə/
Popularity of Esmeralda
Esmeralda peaked at #133 in 1998, when 2,477 girls received the name, and it ranked #350 in 2024 with 891 girls. That's a real step down from its high point, but it's still a name that turns up in the U.S. top 350.
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FAQ
What does the name Esmeralda mean?
Emerald. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Esmeralda?
Esmeralda is pronounced ez-mur-AL-duh (IPA: /ˌɛzməˈrældə/).
Is Esmeralda a popular name right now?
Esmeralda peaked at #133 in 1998 and is ranked #350 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1911–2024.)
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