Esteemed, beloved, or emerald
Esmi is often used as a diminutive of Esme or Esmeralda. It derives from the Old French word 'esmé', meaning esteemed or loved, and is also associated with the Spanish word for emerald.
About 13 girls were named Esmi in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).