Esmee vs Kaili

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esmee

Girl #3,736 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"esteemed, valued"

Origin: Old French from Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Scottish Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,736
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ez, Essie, Mae

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Kaili

Girl #3,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Hawaiian deity, sacred power"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,840
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Esmee Rank #3,736
Kaili Rank #3,840

Esmee is more popular, ranked #3736 vs #3840 for Kaili.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esmee ___

  • Esmee Rose
  • Esmee Louise
  • Esmee Claire
  • Esmee Wren
  • Esmee Pearl
  • Esmee Violet

Kaili ___

  • Kaili Rose
  • Kaili Mae
  • Kaili Ann
  • Kaili Grace
  • Kaili Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esmee

Ottoline Cordelia Blythe Caspian Rafferty

If you choose Kaili

Malia Lana Kai Koa Leilani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmee or Kaili more popular?

Esmee is more popular, ranked #3736 compared to Kaili at #3840 in the United States.

What do Esmee and Kaili mean?

Esmee means "esteemed, valued" (Old French from Latin origin). Kaili means "Hawaiian deity, sacred power" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Esmee and Kaili boy or girl names?

Esmee is primarily a girl name. Kaili is primarily a girl name.

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