Ezra
Ezra: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛzɹə/
Meaning and origin of Ezra
- A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
Etymology
From the Biblical Hebrew עֶזְרָא (ʿezrā). Doublet of Esdras.
How popular is Ezra?
Since 1880, 5,007 girls and 106,761 boys in the U.S. have been named Ezra (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #646 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #13 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #20 for boys, with 8,453 babies given the name.
Names similar to Ezra
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Ezra FAQ
What does the name Ezra mean?
A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. From the Biblical Hebrew עֶזְרָא (ʿezrā). Doublet of Esdras.
What is the origin of the name Ezra?
Ezra is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Ezra?
Since 1880, 5,007 girls and 106,761 boys in the U.S. have been named Ezra (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #646 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #13 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #20 for boys, with 8,453 babies given the name.
Is Ezra a boy or girl name?
Ezra is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5,007 girls and 106,761 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.