Esmeralda

Esmeralda has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Esmeralda isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Esmeralda is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Esmeralda was, in the past month, the 2316th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Esmeralda is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Esmeralda was viewed 37 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Esmeralda's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Esmeralda is most adored in Connecticut, Louisiana and New York.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Virginia, Minnesota and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Esmeralda.

Most popular breeds named Esmeralda:

1. Pomeranian
2. German Shepherd
3. Rottweiler
4. Australian Shepherd
5. Basset Hound

Esmeralda is found in these categories:

spanish

Derived from Spanish, meaning "emerald", often used in literature.

disney

She's named after a beloved, enchanting gypsy in Hunchback of Notre Dame.