Emerald or esteemed and beloved
Esmerae is a modern invented name, likely created by blending the Spanish 'Esmeralda' (emerald) with the suffix '-rae'. It combines the gemstone associations of the former with the airy, contemporary feel of the latter. While rare, it follows the trend of creating melodic, multi-syllabic names with a vintage-inspired sound.
Less common today
Esmerae isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,108 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).