Esmae vs Tania

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Tania

Girl #1,930 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Tatius family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Italian Spanish English Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,930
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tani, Tanya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Esmae Rank #2,027
Tania Rank #1,930

Tania is more popular, ranked #1930 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

Tania ___

  • Tania Marie
  • Tania Rose
  • Tania Elena
  • Tania Sofia
  • Tania Grace
  • Tania Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Esmae

Cecily Imogen Beatrix Jasper Aubrey

If you choose Tania

Natasha Sasha Anya Boris Dmitri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmae or Tania more popular?

Tania is more popular, ranked #1930 compared to Esmae at #2027 in the United States.

What do Esmae and Tania mean?

Esmae means "esteemed, beloved" (Old French origin). Tania means "of the Tatius family" (Latin origin).

Are Esmae and Tania boy or girl names?

Esmae is primarily a girl name. Tania is primarily a girl name.

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