Ezrah
How to say it: EZ-ruh · /ˈɛzrə/
Variant spelling of Ezra; Hebrew meaning 'help' or 'helper'. The added 'h' is a modern stylistic variation.
Ezrah was the 24th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 288 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 79% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #12 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #24 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 288 |
| Share of births | 1 in 395 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +79% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #12 |
| In France, 2025 | #149 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Ezrah belongs largely to recent decades, rising to its fullest use in the 2020s. At its peak at #24, more growth is anticipated.
What goes with it
Breezy and open in two syllables, Ezrah joins soft humming with airy breath and a biblical aura. Silas provides a harmonious match.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ezrah is about 1 in 17.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #149 for boys in 2025.
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