Will my child share the name Esmai with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Esmai per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Esmai in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Esmai becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Esmai is declining: down 1,619 places since 2020, to #2,440 in 2025. It peaked at #495 in 2016.

Is Esmai a good choice for a distinctive name?

Esmai 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 Esmai a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Esmai is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Esmai in their class.

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About the Name Esmai

Esmai has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1074 places in five years. It was most popular in 2016 at #495 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2006.

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