Esmae

At a Glance: Name: Esmae – Meaning: esteemed, beloved – Origin: English (modern variant spelling of Esme) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: EZ-may

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Esmae is a modern spelling variant of Esme, with English origin and a meaning of esteemed, beloved. It's pronounced EZ-may, and it carries a clean, modern style — a fresh take on a name parents already recognize rather than something invented from scratch.

Meaning & Origin of Esmae

Meaning: Esteemed, beloved.

Origin: English (modern variant spelling of Esme).

How to Pronounce Esmae

Phonetic: EZ-may   IPA: /ˈɛzmeɪ/

Popularity of Esmae

Esmae hit its high point in 2022, when 170 baby girls received the name and it ranked #1369 in Social Security data. By 2024 it had cooled to #2011, with 97 babies given the name that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2008–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Esmae mean?

Esteemed, beloved.

How do you pronounce Esmae?

Esmae is pronounced EZ-may (IPA: /ˈɛzmeɪ/).

Is Esmae a popular name right now?

Esmae peaked at #1369 in 2022 and is ranked #2011 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2008–2024.)

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