Esma
- Pronunciation
- [Es-ma]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- "Kind Defender."Variant, Esme, Exists.
- Origin
- Anglo
Esma Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 891 baby girls have been named Esma. The name peaked in 2019 with 39 US births that year (rank #3809). In 2024, ranked #3980 nationally — 171 places below its 2019 peak.
Top States for Esma
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Esma births are: New York (12), Louisiana (11), Missouri (11).
Other Anglo-Origin Names Like Esma
If you like Esma's Anglo origin, consider these related names: Aart, Abeodan, Ablendan, Abrecan, Acca. Browse all Anglo names →
4-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Esma's exact length and starting letter: Eada, Eara, Earc, Earh, Earl.
Quick Facts About Esma
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Compare Esma to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Esma against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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