Esmee vs Miri

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Esmee Rank #3,736
Miri Rank #3,586

Miri is more popular, ranked #3586 vs #3736 for Esmee.

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

Miri ___

  • Miri Jade
  • Miri Rose
  • Miri Elise
  • Miri Beth
  • Miri Noam
  • Miri Tal

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Esmee

Ottoline Cordelia Blythe Caspian Rafferty

If you choose Miri

Talia Yael Naomi Ori Lior

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmee or Miri more popular?

Miri is more popular, ranked #3586 compared to Esmee at #3736 in the United States.

What do Esmee and Miri mean?

Esmee means "esteemed, valued" (Old French from Latin origin). Miri means "bitter sea" (Hebrew origin).

Are Esmee and Miri boy or girl names?

Esmee is primarily a girl name. Miri is primarily a girl name.

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