Esperanza Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Esperanza – Meaning: hope – Origin: Spanish – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: es-puh-RAHN-zah

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Esperanza is a girl's name from Spanish, meaning hope, pronounced es-puh-RAHN-zah (IPA /ˌɛspəˈrɑːnzə/). It fits a romantic, storybook, worldly style, for parents who want a name with an open, hopeful meaning behind it. It's a name that says exactly what it means.

Meaning & Origin of Esperanza

Meaning: Hope.

Origin: Spanish.

Source: Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Esperanza

Phonetic: es-puh-RAHN-zah   IPA: /ˌɛspəˈrɑːnzə/

Popularity of Esperanza

Esperanza peaked in 1929 at #446, given to 219 babies that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #1017, given to 249 babies — a much lower rank despite a similar count, reflecting how many more names parents choose from today.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1903–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Esperanza mean?

Hope. (Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esperanza)

How do you pronounce Esperanza?

Esperanza is pronounced es-puh-RAHN-zah (IPA: /ˌɛspəˈrɑːnzə/).

Is Esperanza a popular name right now?

Esperanza peaked at #446 in 1929 and is ranked #1017 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1903–2024.)

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