Esma
Girl nameEsma has been given to 915 babies in the U.S. since 1890. It peaked in 2019.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
915
Peak year
2019 (39 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1890
10-year trend
▼ -25%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Esma — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Esma.
FAQ
How popular is the name Esma?
Esma has been given to 915 babies in the U.S. since 1890. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Esma peak?
Esma peaked in 2019, when 39 babies were given the name.
Is Esma a girl or boy name?
Esma is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Esma are girls).
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