Esmeralda
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Esmeralda is a Spanish name meaning “emerald”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.93% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Esmeralda
Esmeralda is a name of Spanish origin, directly translating to emerald. It shares its linguistic roots with the Latin word 'smaragdus', which is derived from a Greek term for the vibrant green gemstone. Its historical significance is linked to the Iberian practice of bestowing names associated with precious stones and natural beauty.
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Gender Usage of the Name Esmeralda
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Esmeralda is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.93% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Esmeralda
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
Esmeralda is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 3.3K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 20K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 27K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 404K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Esmeralda ranked #647 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,041 in 2024 — an improvement of 394 places. Esmeralda is showing upward momentum and gaining recognition.
Historically, its best recorded position was #403 in 2020. Its lowest recorded position was #1,495 in 1935. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -244 places (from #403 to #647).
Name StyleMethodology
Esmeralda is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 80% of available years and remains active today, averaging 840 births per year after a historical peak in 1998.Characteristics of the Name Esmeralda
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 4 syllables — Four-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 9 letters — Very Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- E — Girl Names Starting with E
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Esmeralda is defined by its four-syllable count and lyrical flow. It is widely recognized through the character Esmeralda in the literary work The Hunchback of Notre Dame, which imbues it with a dramatic and romantic quality. These factors combine to establish an Ethereal & Fantasy aesthetic.
Middle Names For Esmeralda
Middle names used with EsmeraldaMethodology
Esmeralda is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Esmeralda Marie · Esmeralda Guadalupe · Esmeralda Aracely · Esmeralda Margarita · Esmeralda JasmineView all 72 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for EsmeraldaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Esmeralda is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have 2 syllables, Weak–Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Esmeralda Marie · Esmeralda Monet · Esmeralda Mcgee · Esmeralda Maree · Esmeralda Monee. View all 64 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Esmeralda
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Girl Names, the name Esmeralda has been used by Marie Esmeralda (born 1956).
Flower AssociationsMethodology
As one of the Flower-Inspired Girl Names, Esmeralda is also found in the scientific name Lepanthes esmeralda Luer & Hirtz, an officially accepted species in the Orchidaceae family first described by Carlyle A. Luer in 1992.
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 3 biological records matching the name Esmeralda. Browse all matching records with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Esmeralda
Sound Like Esmeralda Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Esmerelda · Ezmeralda · Ezmerelda
Spelled Like Esmeralda Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Esmerelda · Ezmeralda · Ezmerelda · View all 4 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Emily · Emma · Evelyn · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Esmeralda Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Angelina · Ariana · Arianna · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Esmeralda”
Dictionary Meaning of "Esmeralda"Methodology
A female given name from Spanish
A barangay of Balungao, Pangasinan, Philippines
Translations
The name Esmeralda has 5 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as Female given name, etc..
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How to Spell Esmeralda in ASL
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- a
- l
- d
- a
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