Ezra vs Zariyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zariyah

Girl #619 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flower, blossom, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

American African American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#619
Total SSA Count
481
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Zari, Ri

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ezra Rank #13
Zariyah Rank #619

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #619 for Zariyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ezra ___

  • Ezra James
  • Ezra Cole
  • Ezra Thomas
  • Ezra Bennett
  • Ezra River
  • Ezra John

Zariyah ___

  • Zariyah Rose
  • Zariyah Grace
  • Zariyah Nicole
  • Zariyah Jade
  • Zariyah Simone
  • Zariyah Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ezra

Asher Silas Iris Violet Levi

If you choose Zariyah

Amara Aaliyah Isaiah Zara Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ezra or Zariyah more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Zariyah at #619 in the United States.

What do Ezra and Zariyah mean?

Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin). Zariyah means "flower, blossom, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Ezra and Zariyah boy or girl names?

Ezra is primarily a boy name. Zariyah is primarily a girl name.

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