Will my child share the name Esmay with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 16 UK babies named Esmay per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Esmay in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Esmay becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Esmay is declining: down 709 places since 2020, to #1,809 in 2025. It peaked at #517 in 2015.

Is Esmay a good choice for a distinctive name?

Esmay 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 Esmay a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Esmay is a distinctive choice, ranked #1809 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Esmay in their class.

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About the Name Esmay

Esmay has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 441 places in five years. It was most popular in 2015 at #517 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2000.

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