Esmerelda
- Pronunciation
- [Es-me-rel-da]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Emerald
- Origin
- Greek
Esmerelda Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 749 baby girls have been named Esmerelda. The name peaked in 2021 with 39 US births that year (rank #3822). In 2024, ranked #4300 nationally — 478 places below its 2021 peak.
Top States for Esmerelda
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Esmerelda births are: Texas (49), California (40).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Esmerelda
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9-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Esmerelda's exact length and starting letter: Eadbeorht, Eadelmarr, Eadwiella, Ealadhach, Eberhardt.
Quick Facts About Esmerelda
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ezmeralda | The Prized Green Emerald Gemstone. | Female | Spanish |
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Compare Esmerelda to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Esmerelda against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).