Meaning This gem name refers to an emerald, but it's a less obvious jewel reference than ruby or diamond. Origin of Esmeralda Spanish , Greek +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Marie, Rose, Irene, Isabel, Jade, Jazmin, Joy, Julie, Juliet, Lizeth Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Esmeralda esmer-al-da Similar Names Ruby Grace Ruby Leigh Ruby Rose Dymond Ruby Ann Ruby Mai Gem Jawharah Cohar Gemmalyn Year by Year Popularity of Esmeralda