Esmeralda
Esmeralda: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɛzməˈɹɑːldə/ · /ɛzməˈɹɛldə/
Meaning and origin of Esmeralda
Root meaning: “emerald”
- A female given name from Spanish.
Etymology
From Spanish esmeralda (“emerald”), as first used in the novel Notre-Dame de Paris (1831) by Victor Hugo.
How popular is Esmeralda?
Since 1880, 51,571 girls and 180 boys in the U.S. have been named Esmeralda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #133 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #3351 in 1982. In 2025 it ranked #373 for girls, with 823 babies given the name.
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Esmeralda FAQ
What does the name Esmeralda mean?
Esmeralda traces back to a root meaning "emerald". A female given name from Spanish. From Spanish esmeralda (“emerald”), as first used in the novel Notre-Dame de Paris (1831) by Victor Hugo.
What is the origin of the name Esmeralda?
Esmeralda is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Esmeralda?
Since 1880, 51,571 girls and 180 boys in the U.S. have been named Esmeralda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #133 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #3351 in 1982. In 2025 it ranked #373 for girls, with 823 babies given the name.
Is Esmeralda a boy or girl name?
Esmeralda is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 51,571 girls and 180 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.