Esmay vs Olivia

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Esmay Rank #6,334
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6334 for Esmay.

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esmay

Isadora Clementine Rafferty Sylvie Arlo

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmay or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Esmay at #6334 in the United States.

What do Esmay and Olivia mean?

Esmay means "Esteemed, beloved" (Old French origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Esmay and Olivia boy or girl names?

Esmay is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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