Esmae vs Joni

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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Joni

Girl #1,881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,881
Total SSA Count
106
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo

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Popularity Comparison

Esmae Rank #2,027
Joni Rank #1,881

Joni is more popular, ranked #1881 vs #2027 for Esmae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esmae ___

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

Joni ___

  • Joni Marie
  • Joni Lynn
  • Joni Grace
  • Joni Elizabeth
  • Joni Claire
  • Joni Anne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmae or Joni more popular?

Joni is more popular, ranked #1881 compared to Esmae at #2027 in the United States.

What do Esmae and Joni mean?

Esmae means "esteemed, beloved" (Old French origin). Joni means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Esmae and Joni boy or girl names?

Esmae is primarily a girl name. Joni is primarily a girl name.

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