Esma

Esma is a girl's name of Turkish origin meaning “names and name.” In 2024 it was given to 37 girls in the United States.

Esma at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“names and name”

About the name Esma

Esma belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “names and name” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Esma first appears in Social Security records in 1890. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1030 in 1890, and in 2024 37 babies received the name — 891 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Esma in US records

First recorded (US)
1890
Best US rank
#1030 in 1890
Peak year
2019
Babies named Esma in 2024
37
Total since 1880
891

Esma in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1170 in 2018
Babies named Esma in 2025
12
Total since 1996
425

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Esma mean?

Esma means “names and name” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Esma a boy or girl name?

Esma is a girl name. In 2024, 37 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Esma?

Esma comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Esma?

Esma first appears in US records in 1890. Its best-ever ranking was #1030 in 1890, and 37 babies were given the name in 2024.

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