The nameEsma
Esma is the Turkish and Bosnian form of Asma, a girl's name of Arabic origin. It has been rising in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Esma comes from the Arabic asma', linked to the idea of loftiness or of "names", depending on the source.
Origin
Arabic, through Turkish. Asma, daughter of Abu Bakr, is a figure of early Islam.
History
Esma has been given in France since the late 1960s and kept rising into the 2020s.
Popularity of the name Esma
Esma in France
Esma was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,620 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Esma. Its rise began around 1989, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Esma in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 187 births a year.
Esma in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Esma mean?
Esma comes from the Arabic asma', linked to the idea of loftiness or of "names", depending on the source.
What is the origin of the name Esma?
Arabic, through Turkish. Asma, daughter of Abu Bakr, is a figure of early Islam.
Is Esma a girl's or a boy's name?
Esma is a girl's name.