Esteemed, beloved, or emerald
Esmay is a variant of Esme, derived from the Old French word 'esmé', meaning esteemed or loved. It is also occasionally linked to the Spanish word 'esmeralda', referring to the emerald gemstone. This spelling adds a phonetic clarity and a vintage English charm to the more common French form.
Less common today
Esmay isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,076 in 2020.
British child actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
