Esi is a name of Ghanaian origin, meaning 'born on Tuesday' in the Akan language. It is traditionally given to girls born on that day. The name Esi has gained global recognition and is now used beyond its traditional roots, often associated with its unique sound and distinctiveness.
The name Esi experienced fluctuating popularity over the decades, with peaks in birth occurrences in 1979 (7 births) and a consistent resurgence since 2008 (6 births in 2008, 5 births each in 2017 and 2023). Despite these fluctuations, the total number of births recorded for Esi over this period amounts to 28.