Esmeray
Esmeray first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2025, when 157 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Esmeray popular?
Steady Esmeray has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 394 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Esmeray mean?
From Turkish 'esmer' meaning 'dark, brunette' and 'ay' meaning 'moon', giving 'dark moon'. (A 'sunbeam/beloved' reading circulates but does not fit the Turkish elements and appears to be a folk reinterpretation.)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Esmeray mean?
Esmeray means dark moon. From Turkish 'esmer' meaning 'dark, brunette' and 'ay' meaning 'moon', giving 'dark moon'. (A 'sunbeam/beloved' reading circulates but does not fit the Turkish elements and appears to be a folk reinterpretation.)
What is the origin of the name Esmeray?
Esmeray is of turkish origin.
How do you pronounce Esmeray?
Esmeray is pronounced “ES-meh-ray.”
Is Esmeray a boy or a girl name?
Esmeray is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Esmeray a popular name right now?
Esmeray has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Esmeray?
In 2025, Esmeray ranked #1391 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Esmeray most popular?
Esmeray was most popular in 2025, when about 157 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Esmeray?
Names similar to Esmeray include Aydan, Aylin, Yildiz.
What names go well with Esmeray?
turkish names that pair well with Esmeray include Aylin, Aydan, Umut, Yildiz.