Elana vs Esmae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elana

Girl #1,882 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tree, oak tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,882
Total SSA Count
106
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Lana, Ella

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elana Rank #1,882
Esmae Rank #2,027

Elana is more popular, ranked #1882 vs #2027 for Esmae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elana ___

  • Elana Rose
  • Elana Grace
  • Elana Marie
  • Elana Sofia
  • Elana Jade
  • Elana Nicole

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 Elana

Noah Tamar Micah Miriam Eli

If you choose Esmae

Cecily Imogen Beatrix Jasper Aubrey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elana or Esmae more popular?

Elana is more popular, ranked #1882 compared to Esmae at #2027 in the United States.

What do Elana and Esmae mean?

Elana means "tree, oak tree" (Hebrew origin). Esmae means "esteemed, beloved" (Old French origin).

Are Elana and Esmae boy or girl names?

Elana is primarily a girl name. Esmae is primarily a girl name.

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