Esmay vs Kana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Kana

Girl #6,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flower, added (fragrance)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Hawaiian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,383
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kan

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Esmay Rank #6,334
Kana Rank #6,383

Esmay is more popular, ranked #6334 vs #6383 for Kana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esmay ___

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

Kana ___

  • Kana Marie
  • Kana Rose
  • Kana Lynn
  • Kana Grace
  • Kana Jade
  • Kana Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esmay

Isadora Clementine Rafferty Sylvie Arlo

If you choose Kana

Hana Yuki Mika Sora Ren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmay or Kana more popular?

Esmay is more popular, ranked #6334 compared to Kana at #6383 in the United States.

What do Esmay and Kana mean?

Esmay means "Esteemed, beloved" (Old French origin). Kana means "flower, added (fragrance)" (Japanese origin).

Are Esmay and Kana boy or girl names?

Esmay is primarily a girl name. Kana is primarily a girl name.

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