Will my child share the name Esa with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 89 UK babies named Esa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Esa in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Esa becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Esa is at its highest recorded position — #438 in 2025, with 89 births. In 2020 it ranked #601.

Is Esa a good choice for a distinctive name?

Esa is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Esa?

Notable people named Esa include: Esa-Pekka Salonen, Esa Puolakka and Esa Rinne.

Is Esa a popular baby name in the United States?

Esa does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Esa is a distinctive choice, ranked #438 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Esa in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#438

About the Name Esa

Esa is steadily gaining in popularity, up 41 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #549 in 2012, and it currently sits at #560. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

Esa is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Esa in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Esa

Esa-Pekka Salonen — Esa-Pekka Salonen is a Finnish conductor and composer.
Esa Puolakka — Esa Puolakka is a Finnish speed skater.
Esa Rinne — Esa Rinne is a Finnish athlete.

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