"help, helper"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Ezrah
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Meaning & Origin
"one who helps"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: English
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The Story of Ezrah
Ezrah is a Hebrew variant spelling of Ezra, derived from the Hebrew word ezer meaning help or helper. Ezra was a biblical scribe and priest who led Israelites from Babylon to Jerusalem and is credited with helping restore Jewish religious practice after the Babylonian captivity. The added h gives a softer, more modern feel while retaining biblical roots.
Ezra has been rapidly climbing the US name charts in the 2010s and 2020s, driven by the trend toward short, biblical names with strong meanings. The variant Ezrah offers a unique spelling twist.
In Jewish tradition, Ezra holds significant historical and religious importance as the scribe who helped canonize much of the Hebrew Bible. The Book of Ezra details the return from Babylonian exile.
Historical Record
Ezrah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 2,509 babies have been named Ezrah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ezrah is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #816 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The biblical Ezra was one of the most important Jewish leaders after the Babylonian exile
- Ezra Pound was one of the most influential modernist poets
Ezrah in Other Languages
Greek
Esdras
Arabic
Ezra
Hebrew
Ezra
Spanish
Esdras
Popularity Over Time
#816
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Ezrah
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Ezra Miller
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1992
American actor known for The Flash and We Need to Talk About Kevin
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Ezra Pound
Writer
1885
Influential American modernist poet and critic
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #816
- Total SSA Count
- 307
- Cultural Origins
- Jewish American English Christian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Common Nicknames
Ez
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Ezrah is also used as a girl name, ranked #5218.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ezrah
What does the name Ezrah mean?
"help, helper" (from Hebrew). "one who helps" (from Hebrew). Ezrah is a Hebrew variant spelling of Ezra, derived from the Hebrew word ezer meaning help or helper. Ezra was a biblical scribe and priest who led Israelites from Babylon to Jerusalem and is credited with helping restore Jewish religious practice after the Babylonian captivity. The added h gives a softer, more modern feel while retaining biblical roots.
What is the origin of the name Ezrah?
Ezrah has Hebrew, Jewish, American, English, and Christian origins. In Hebrew, it means "help, helper". In Hebrew, it means "one who helps".
Is Ezrah a boy or girl name?
Ezrah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #816. As a girl name, it is ranked #5218. Ezrah is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Ezrah?
Ezrah is currently ranked #816 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Ezrah?
Popular middle name pairings include Ezrah James, Ezrah Cole, Ezrah Lee, Ezrah Thomas, Ezrah John, and Ezrah Noah.
What are good sibling names for Ezrah?
Names that pair well with Ezrah as siblings include Elijah, Silas, Miriam, Naomi, Malachi, and Hadassah.
How many syllables does Ezrah have?
Ezrah has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Ezrah a common or rare name?
Ezrah is moderately common, ranked #816 for boys in the US. You will encounter it, but it stands out.
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About the Name Ezrah
Ezrah is a boy name with Jewish, American, English, and Christian origins . The name means "help, helper" in Hebrew .
Is Ezrah a boy or girl name? Ezrah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #816 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,218. Ezrah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ezrah is currently ranked #816 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Ezrah has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Ezrah include Ez. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ezrah include Ezra, Ezran, Ezrael . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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