Esperanza

Meaning of Esperanza

The name Esperanza means 'hope'. It signifies a feeling of expectation and desire for something good to happen.

Esperanza has Spanish, Latin roots — browse every Spanish, Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Esperanza

After ranking as high as #528 in 2000, Esperanza has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Esperanza

• Esperanza Spalding
  Grammy-winning jazz bassist, singer
• Esperanza Aguirre
  Prominent Spanish politician, former minister
• Esperanza Roy
  Renowned Spanish actress, vedette
• Esperanza Casteleiro
  Director of Spain's intelligence service
• Esperanza Bermejo
  Distinguished Spanish operatic soprano

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Questions about the name Esperanza

What does the name Esperanza mean?

Esperanza means the name esperanza means 'hope'. it signifies a feeling of expectation and desire for something good to happen, and it comes from Spanish, Latin origins.

Is Esperanza a boy's or a girl's name?

Esperanza is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Esperanza?

Esperanza did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Esperanza most popular?

Esperanza peaked at #528 in 2000.