The baby name Emeralda is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌɛməˈrɑːldə/ (respelling: eh-MEH-RAHL-dah or eh-muh-RAL-dah).
The baby name Emeralda is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌɛməˈrɑːldə/ (respelling: eh-MEH-RAHL-dah or eh-muh-RAL-dah).
Emeralda is in Origin.
Emeralda is a modern Anglicized variant of Esmeralda, itself from the Spanish and Portuguese word for "emerald," ultimately tracing to Greek smaragdos via Latin smaragdus and Old French esmeraude. The name gained visibility through Victor Hugo’s 1831 novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, which propelled Esmeralda across Europe and the Americas; in English-speaking contexts, Emeralda arose as a blend of Emerald and Esmeralda during the twentieth century and has remained uncommon but recognizable.
Denoting the green gemstone, the name evokes renewal, spring, and the May birthstone. International counterparts include Esmeralda (Spanish/Portuguese), Smeralda (Italian), Émeraude (French), and Emerald (English). Related forms and nicknames include Meralda, Esme/Esmé, Em, Emmy, and Mira. Contemporary usage is rare yet steadily present, appearing especially in Hispanic and Lusophone communities and among parents seeking a lyrical, gem-inspired alternative with a gentle English cadence.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SI | Girls | 0 | #177 | 1 | 2,769 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #539 | 3 | 7,500 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,004 | 7 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,148 | 36 | 17,781 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,149 | 4 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
Emeralda is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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