Abilene vs Esmae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esmae

Girl #2,027 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"esteemed, beloved"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,027
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ez, Mae

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Popularity Comparison

Abilene Rank #1,943
Esmae Rank #2,027

Abilene is more popular, ranked #1943 vs #2027 for Esmae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abilene ___

  • Abilene Jane
  • Abilene Rose
  • Abilene Mae
  • Abilene Grace
  • Abilene Faith
  • Abilene Claire

Esmae ___

  • Esmae Rose
  • Esmae Pearl
  • Esmae Violet
  • Esmae Jane
  • Esmae Claire
  • Esmae Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abilene

Ezra Naomi Clementine Silas Magnolia

If you choose Esmae

Cecily Imogen Beatrix Jasper Aubrey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abilene or Esmae more popular?

Abilene is more popular, ranked #1943 compared to Esmae at #2027 in the United States.

What do Abilene and Esmae mean?

Abilene means "grassy meadow, land of meadows" (Aramaic origin). Esmae means "esteemed, beloved" (Old French origin).

Are Abilene and Esmae boy or girl names?

Abilene is primarily a girl name. Esmae is primarily a girl name.

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