Esmerelda vs Thais

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esmerelda

Girl #4,331 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"emerald (precious green gemstone)"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese English Romani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,331
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Esme, Elda, Esmer

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Thais

Girl #4,200 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bandage, bond (Greek etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Brazilian Portuguese French Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,200
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tai, Tha

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Popularity Comparison

Esmerelda Rank #4,331
Thais Rank #4,200

Thais is more popular, ranked #4200 vs #4331 for Esmerelda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esmerelda ___

  • Esmerelda Rose
  • Esmerelda Grace
  • Esmerelda Marie
  • Esmerelda Jane
  • Esmerelda Violet

Thais ___

  • Thais Marie
  • Thais Beatriz
  • Thais Elisa
  • Thais Fernanda
  • Thais Victoria
  • Thais Renata

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esmerelda

Isadora Evangeline Raphael Celestine Aurelio

If you choose Thais

Persephone Callista Helena Daphne Lysander

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmerelda or Thais more popular?

Thais is more popular, ranked #4200 compared to Esmerelda at #4331 in the United States.

What do Esmerelda and Thais mean?

Esmerelda means "emerald (precious green gemstone)" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Thais means "bandage, bond (Greek etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Esmerelda and Thais boy or girl names?

Esmerelda is primarily a girl name. Thais is primarily a girl name.

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