Esperanza
Esperanza is a girls' name of Spanish origin meaning “hope, expectation.” It ranked #992 in the United States in 2025. Esperanza means 'hope' in Spanish and is associated with the Virgin of Hope (Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza), one of…
how do you pronounce Esperanza?
es-peh-RAHN-sah
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what does Esperanza mean?
The name Esperanza means “hope, expectation.” It comes from the Spanish language tradition.
Esperanza means 'hope' in Spanish and is associated with the Virgin of Hope (Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza), one of the most venerated Marian devotions in Spain and Latin America. Sandra Cisneros's novel 'The House on Mango Street' features the unforgettable protagonist Esperanza Cordero.
where does the name Esperanza come from?
Wikipedia confirms Esperanza is a Spanish feminine given name meaning 'hope' or 'expectation.'
the history of Esperanza
Beyond the meaning, the source gives no history of the name's use or spread, so the Marian devotion and literary associations mentioned elsewhere are not confirmed by anything found here.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2023 | #992 |
| 2022 | #998 |
| 2020 | #949 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Esperanza?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Esperanza?
- Esperanza Spalding (American jazz musician)
- Esperanza Cordero (character in The House on Mango Street)
what names are similar to Esperanza?
what names go well with Esperanza?
Sibling names that share Esperanza's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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