Rising since 2015, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Ezmay since 2014
Babies named Ezmay per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Ezmay is a modern, respelled variant of Esmay that entered U.S. birth records in 2014. Its popularity has been rising since 2015, reaching a peak rank of 7885 in 2020, when approximately 1 in 123,636 newborn girls received the name. The upward trajectory reflects a broader trend for soft, vowel-heavy names ending in 'ay' or 'ie'. Though Ezmay has not yet appeared in top states, its similarity to established names like Esme and May gives it a familiar yet distinctive feel. The name's etymology ties back to either the Old French 'esmer' (to esteem) or the Spanish 'Esmeralda' (emerald), both carrying positive associations of love or preciousness.
Ezmay is a modern respelling of Esmay, itself a variant of Esme. Esme likely originated from the Old French verb 'esmer', meaning 'to esteem' or 'to love', or alternatively as a short form of Esmeralda, the Spanish word for 'emerald'. The name has seen increasing use in English-speaking countries since the 1990s, often chosen for its soft, melodic sound.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ezzy, May, Ezzie
Sibling names for Ezmay
Names that share Ezmay's style, for a brother or sister.
