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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Esteemed, beloved
- Origin
- English (modern variant spelling of Esme)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- EZ-may
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
EZ-mayIPA /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.
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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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