Declining since 2022, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Esmi since 2010
Babies named Esmi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s | 86 |
Meaning & origin
Esmi is a rare modern name first recorded in U.S. data in 2010. It reached its peak popularity in 2023, but has since fallen in rank. As of 2025, it is given to about 1 in every 123,636 girls, ranking 7,885. The name is most common in Texas, and its trajectory has been declining since 2022. Esmi likely originated as a diminutive or respelling of Esma or Esme, connecting it to the Spanish word for emerald or the Old French word for esteemed. Its soft, two-syllable sound and 'e' initial fit contemporary naming trends favoring short, vowel-starting names. Despite its low usage, Esmi offers a distinctive alternative to more common names like Esme or Emma, appealing to parents seeking a rare but intuitive name.
Esmi is a modern coinage, likely arising as a diminutive or respelling of Esma, itself a variant of Esmeralda (from Spanish esmeralda, 'emerald'). It may also be a feminine form of Esme, which derives from the Old French esmé ('esteemed'). The name has been in sporadic use in the United States since 2010, often chosen for its soft, melodic sound.
Where Esmi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ezzie, Emi
Sibling names for Esmi
Names that share Esmi's style, for a brother or sister.
