Esi
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Esi is an Akan name meaning “born on Sunday”. It is a uncommon name, primarily used for girls, with 88.89% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Esi
Esi is a name of Akan (African) origin, traditionally given to girls born on a Sunday in Ghana. The name is part of a complex system of day names used to denote the day of the week of one's birth. These traditional identifiers carry cultural significance by linking individuals to the spiritual and social cycles within their communities.
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Gender Usage of the Name Esi
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Esi is primarily used as a name for girls. Approximately 88.89% of recorded bearers are female. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Esi
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Esi is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in Canada across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 5.57M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.37M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Esi was last recorded at #7,970 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2023) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #6,141 in 2021. Its lowest recorded position was #13,098 in 2009. Over the last 23 years (2000–2023) the name rose 1308 places (from #9,278 to #7,970).
Characteristics of the Name Esi
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 3 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- E — Girl Names Starting with E
- Ends with
- i — Girl Names Ending in “i”
Name AestheticMethodology
Esi is defined by its two-syllable structure beginning and ending with vocalic sounds, creating a fluid, open quality. This name is culturally rooted in the Akan day-naming system, specifically associated with girls born on a Sunday. The phonetic lightness coupled with this tradition establishes a Soft & Gentle aesthetic.
Middle Names For Esi
Middle names used with EsiMethodology
Esi is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Esi Aimee · Esi Isabella · Esi Akua
Middle name suggestions for EsiMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Esi is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Esi Leigh · Esi Lynne · Esi Lynch · Esi Laine · Esi Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Esi
Sound Like Esi Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Essie · Eiza · Ece · View all 15 names
Spelled Like Esi Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Essi · Esli · Esmi · View all 5 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Edith · Isla · Eden · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Esi Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mary · Dorothy · Emily · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Esi”
Dictionary Meaning of "Esi"Methodology
alternative form of esy
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How to Spell Esi in ASL
- E
- s
- i
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