Esmae vs Roxana

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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Roxana

Girl #2,083 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, luminous"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Romanian Spanish French Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,083
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roxy, Roxie, Rox

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Popularity Comparison

Esmae Rank #2,027
Roxana Rank #2,083

Esmae is more popular, ranked #2027 vs #2083 for Roxana.

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

Roxana ___

  • Roxana Marie
  • Roxana Elena
  • Roxana Grace
  • Roxana Isabelle
  • Roxana Claire
  • Roxana Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

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Darius Cyrus Alexander Cassandra Leander

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmae or Roxana more popular?

Esmae is more popular, ranked #2027 compared to Roxana at #2083 in the United States.

What do Esmae and Roxana mean?

Esmae means "esteemed, beloved" (Old French origin). Roxana means "bright, luminous" (Old Persian origin).

Are Esmae and Roxana boy or girl names?

Esmae is primarily a girl name. Roxana is primarily a girl name.

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