Will my child share the name Esmay with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 20 UK babies named Esmay per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Esmay in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Esmay becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Esmay has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 441 places in the last five years. Its peak was #517 in 2015. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1541

Esmay

Esmay is a distinctive choice, ranked #1541 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Esmay in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1541

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