Dark moon
Derived from the Turkish elements 'esmer', meaning dark or swarthy, and 'ay', meaning moon. It is a poetic name that evokes the image of a moon obscured by night or a dark-colored moon. While rare in the United States, it is a recognized name in Turkey.
Less common today
Esmeray isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,395 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
