Girl nameCurrently #3,980 in the USSteady
Esma
2 syllablesPeak year: 20194 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Esma's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Esma's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Esma |
|---|---|
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1899 | 7 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 11 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 9 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1913 | 12 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 19 |
| 1917 | 18 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 14 |
| 1920 | 17 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1922 | 18 |
| 1923 | 14 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 20 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 35 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 39 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 37 |
Esma through the decades
- Esma peaked in 2019, when 39 babies were named Esma in the US.
- The 2020s were Esma's strongest decade, averaging 30 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Esma has risen 101% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Esma currently ranks #3,980 in the US and is holding steady.