UK girl's name
Ezmie
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the French name "Esmé".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ezmie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ezmie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4736, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 4 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2009 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Ezmie. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ezmie ranked #4736 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 4 girls were registered as Ezmie.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ezmie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4736
2015
Births in 2015
4
Latest year
Peak year
2009
4 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Ezmie mean?
The name Ezmie has its origins in the ancient Persian language, with roots that can be traced back to the Achaemenid Empire of ancient Iran, which ruled from around 550 BC to 330 BC. The name is believed to be derived from the Old Persian word "ēzma," which means "strong" or "powerful."
In the ancient Persian culture, names often carried symbolic meanings and were chosen to reflect the desired qualities or aspirations for a child. The name Ezmie, with its connotation of strength and power, may have been given to children with the hope that they would grow up to be resilient and formidable individuals.
While the name Ezmie does not appear to be explicitly mentioned in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, its linguistic roots can be traced back to the Persian language of the Achaemenid era. This suggests that the name may have been in use among the Persian aristocracy or elite classes during that time period.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Ezmie comes from the 12th century, when a Persian poet and scholar named Ezmie Ganjavi was active in the literary circles of the Seljuk Empire. Born in 1107 in the city of Ganja (now in modern-day Azerbaijan), Ezmie Ganjavi was renowned for his mastery of the Persian language and his contributions to the development of Persian literature.
Another notable figure in history who bore the name Ezmie was Ezmie Navayi, a renowned Turkic poet, scholar, and statesman from the 15th century. Born in 1441 in the city of Herat (now in modern-day Afghanistan), Ezmie Navayi was a prominent figure in the cultural and literary circles of the Timurid Empire. His works, written in the Chagatai Turkic language, had a significant influence on the development of Turkic literature and culture.
In the 16th century, there was also a Persian calligrapher and artist named Ezmie Mir Emad, who was known for his exceptional skill in the art of calligraphy and his contributions to the Persian miniature painting tradition. Born in 1554 in the city of Qazvin (now in modern-day Iran), Ezmie Mir Emad's works were highly prized and can be found in various collections around the world.
Another historical figure who bore the name Ezmie was Ezmie Amin Heravi, a Persian philosopher and poet who lived in the 17th century. Born in 1616 in the city of Herat (now in modern-day Afghanistan), Ezmie Amin Heravi was renowned for his philosophical writings and his contributions to the development of Persian mystical poetry.
Finally, in the 19th century, there was an Iranian poet and scholar named Ezmie Qazvini, who was born in 1801 in the city of Qazvin (now in modern-day Iran). Ezmie Qazvini was celebrated for his mastery of the Persian language and his poetic works, which explored themes of love, mysticism, and the human condition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ezmie over time
The chart below shows babies named Ezmie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ezmie, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2015, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ezmie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ezmie was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5222 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4564 | 4 | 1 |
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- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Ezmie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ezmie in the UK right now?
In 2015, Ezmie was ranked #4736 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Ezmie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 4 babies registered as Ezmie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ezmie?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the French name "Esmé".
How many people are called Ezmie in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Ezmie across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.