GirlSpanish origin

Esmeralda: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A precious emerald, sparkling with beauty and grace.

Origin
Spanish
Syllables
4
Current rank
#395
Peak
#133 in 1998

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1911: #259419111920: #411419201930: #204419301940: #280119401950: #112619501960: #79119601970: #70419701980: #42119801990: #42519902000: #19520002005: #21420052010: #28320102015: #37020152020: #3952020#1#4114

What Esmeralda Means

Esmeralda is a girl name of Spanish origin. A precious emerald, sparkling with beauty and grace.

How Popular Esmeralda Is

Esmeralda currently ranks #395 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #133 in 1998. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Esmeralda

  • Esmeralda peaked at #133 in the U.S. in 1998.
  • Esmeralda is a name from the Spanish-speaking world.
  • It has literary connections that bookish parents love.

Names Like Esmeralda

Other Spanish names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Esmeralda

Spanish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Esmeralda.

Questions About Esmeralda

What does Esmeralda mean?

Esmeralda is a girl name of Spanish origin. A precious emerald, sparkling with beauty and grace.

How popular is Esmeralda?

Esmeralda currently ranks #395 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #133 in 1998. It has held steady.

Where does Esmeralda come from?

Esmeralda comes from Spanish roots. Esmeralda peaked at #133 in the U.S. in 1998.

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