Emerald; a bright green gemstone
Derived from the Spanish and Portuguese word for the emerald gemstone. It ultimately traces back to the Greek word 'smaragdos', symbolizing rebirth, nature, and beauty.
Less common today
Esmerelda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,840 in 2021.
The compassionate Romani protagonist · The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
Puerto Rican author and memoirist
Mexican actress and model
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
