Adelheid vs Esmay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adelheid

Girl #6,337 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Noble kind"

Origin: Old High German 'adal' (noble) + 'heid' (kind, type)

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Swiss Austrian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,337
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Heidi, Adel, Adi

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Esmay

Girl #6,334 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Esteemed, beloved"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Dutch French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,334
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ez, Mae, Essie

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Popularity Comparison

Adelheid Rank #6,337
Esmay Rank #6,334

Esmay is more popular, ranked #6334 vs #6337 for Adelheid.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adelheid ___

  • Adelheid Marie
  • Adelheid Luise
  • Adelheid Sophie
  • Adelheid Johanna
  • Adelheid Clara
  • Adelheid Elise

Esmay ___

  • Esmay Rose
  • Esmay Claire
  • Esmay Violet
  • Esmay June
  • Esmay Pearl
  • Esmay Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adelheid

Brunhilde Hildegard Mathilde Siegfried Leopold

If you choose Esmay

Isadora Clementine Rafferty Sylvie Arlo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adelheid or Esmay more popular?

Esmay is more popular, ranked #6334 compared to Adelheid at #6337 in the United States.

What do Adelheid and Esmay mean?

Adelheid means "Noble kind" (Old High German 'adal' (noble) + 'heid' (kind, type) origin). Esmay means "Esteemed, beloved" (Old French origin).

Are Adelheid and Esmay boy or girl names?

Adelheid is primarily a girl name. Esmay is primarily a girl name.

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