Esperanza: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ehsp-ehr-ahnz-ah
Origin: Argentina
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Andean States, Southern Cone, Southern Europe, Central America
Meaning: Hope

Esperanza is a feminine name of Spanish origin, meaning "hope" or "expectation. " It has been a traditional Spanish name that spread throughout Europe and Britain along with the spread of Christianity. The name arrived in Latin America with Spanish colonizers and later spread to the United States. It gained popularity in the US at the beginning of the 1880s with the influx of Spanish settlers. The name embodies unique qualities, such as resilience and faith, making it highly cherished in Hispanic and Latin American cultures. It has been used in various forms of media, including literature and film, often symbolizing the enduring belief in a better future.

Esperanza Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Esperanza is currently #1348 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Esperanza is currently #741 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Esperanza is currently #338 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Esperanza is currently #695 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Esperanza is currently #389 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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