Esmerelda

Esmerelda: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Esmerelda

  • A female given name from Spanish.

Etymology

Variant of Esmeralda.

How popular is Esmerelda?

26U.S. babies in 2025
#3825peak rank (2021)
776babies since 1880

Since 1880, 776 girls in the U.S. have been named Esmerelda. Its highest rank for girls was #3825 in 2021. In 2025, 26 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Esmerelda FAQ

What does the name Esmerelda mean?

A female given name from Spanish. Variant of Esmeralda.

What is the origin of the name Esmerelda?

Esmerelda is listed as a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Esmerelda?

Since 1880, 776 girls in the U.S. have been named Esmerelda. Its highest rank for girls was #3825 in 2021. In 2025, 26 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Esmerelda a boy or girl name?

Esmerelda is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 776 girls and 0 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.