Ezmay
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially a variant of Esme.
Name Census estimates that about 111 living Americans carry the first name Ezmay. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ezmay today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ezmay births was 2020 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ezmay. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ezmay with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
111
~ 1 in 3,087,877 Americans
Peak year
2020
17 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,749
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Ezmay: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ezmay from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 63 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ezmay by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ezmay during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ezmay
The name Ezmay is an uncommon one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have its roots in ancient Mesopotamian cultures, where it may have been derived from the Sumerian word "ezmu," meaning "wise" or "knowledgeable." This linguistic connection suggests that the name Ezmay could have been bestowed upon individuals who were revered for their wisdom and learning.
While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that explicitly mention the name Ezmay, some scholars have speculated that it may have been used in certain esoteric circles or priesthoods of the ancient Near East. These academic theories, however, remain largely unsubstantiated due to the scarcity of concrete evidence.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Ezmay date back to the 12th century, when it appears in various monastic records and religious manuscripts from the Middle East. One notable figure bearing this name was Ezmay al-Hafiz, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in Baghdad during the late 12th century. His contributions to the study of the Quran and Islamic jurisprudence earned him widespread acclaim and respect among his contemporaries.
In the centuries that followed, the name Ezmay continued to appear sporadically in historical accounts, though its usage remained relatively rare. One noteworthy individual was Ezmay al-Rumi, a 13th-century Persian poet and mystic whose works explored themes of spirituality and divine love. His poetic legacy has endured over the centuries, inspiring generations of writers and thinkers.
Another figure of historical significance was Ezmay al-Andalusi, a 14th-century mathematician and astronomer from the Iberian Peninsula. His pioneering work in the field of trigonometry and his contributions to the development of astronomical instruments were highly regarded during his time and continue to be studied by scholars today.
In the 16th century, Ezmay al-Qahiri, an Egyptian calligrapher and artist, gained renown for his exquisite calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts. His masterpieces adorned the walls of mosques and palaces, showcasing the intricate beauty of Arabic calligraphy and Islamic art.
While the name Ezmay has remained relatively obscure throughout history, its unique origins and the notable individuals who bore it have left an indelible mark on various fields of human endeavor, from literature and philosophy to science and art.
People
Ezmay + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ezmay as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ezmay: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ezmay?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 111 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ezmay going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,087,877 US residents.
Is Ezmay a common name?
We classify Ezmay as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 112 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ezmay most popular?
The single biggest year for Ezmay was 2020, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ezmay is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ezmay in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ezmay a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ezmay in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ezmay still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ezmay in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ezmay can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Ezmay?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.