US Popularity:1792
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Help, helper; God is my helper; Strong
Ezrah is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin. Often spelled Ezra, this name has lovely altruistic implications. It means “help” or “helper,” as well as “God is my helper,” and “strong.” These meanings could inspire baby to live a life devoted to helping others. It also could serve to lead baby Ezrah towards a religious or academic life. In the Bible, after all, Ezra was the name of the 5th-century BCE scholar and prophet who wrote and compiled biblical books and scriptures. Even if you have no particular aspirations for baby Ezra, it’s just a great name that sounds beautiful to say and hear.

Ezrah Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ezrah is currently #2755 on The Bump
Boy:Ezrah is currently #864 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ezrah is currently #1792 in U.S. births
Boy:Ezrah is currently #614 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1792
in 2022
+ 400
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Ezra, February 2019

  • Name Doctor, Ezra

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 398

  • Baby Names 2020 by Eleanor Turner, pg. 102

  • WordSense Dictionary, Ezra

  • WordSense Dictionary, עזרא

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