Will my child share the name Esma with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Esma per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Esma in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Esma becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Esma is declining: down 722 places since 2020, to #2,278 in 2025. It peaked at #1,170 in 2018.

Is Esma a good choice for a distinctive name?

Esma 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.

Is Esma a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Esma is a distinctive choice, ranked #2278 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Esma in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Esma

Esma has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1460 places in five years. It was most popular in 2018 at #1170 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

Esma is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Esma in their class.