Will my child share the name Esma with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Esma per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Esma in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Esma becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Esma has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1460 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1170 in 2018. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3016

Esma

Esma is a distinctive choice, ranked #3016 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Esma in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3016

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.