Esa
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Pledged to God, noble
Origin: German/Scandinavian
Popularity: Ranked #2546 in 2025 with 52 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Elsa. Shares the meaning 'Pledged to God, noble.'
Similar names: eesa, essa, eisa, elsa, esai, esaia, esaiah, esan
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Esa? About 1 in 56,415 babies born in 2025 were named Esa, or roughly 0.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Esa
What does the name Esa mean?
Esa means “Pledged to God, noble” from German/Scandinavian roots.
What is the origin of the name Esa?
Esa has German/Scandinavian origin. The traditional meaning is “Pledged to God, noble”.
How popular is Esa?
Esa ranked #2539 in 2025 — given to 52 babies that year.
When was Esa most popular?
Esa peaked in 2025 with 52 babies registered that year.
Is Esa a boy or girl name?
Esa is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 86% of Esas are boys and 14% are girls.
Is the name Esa rising or falling in popularity?
Esa has risen 11648 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #14187 in 2020 to #2539 in 2025.
How long has Esa been recorded?
Esa appears in birth records across 33 years — from 1967 through 2025.