Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Salvation, Helper, Helpful or helper
Pronunciation: EHZ-rah, /ˈɛzrə/, EH Z R AH
Popularity Rank: #9,659
Ezra is a Hebrew name meaning 'help' or 'helper'. In the Bible, Ezra was a scribe and priest who led a group of Jews from Babylon back to Jerusalem. The name has a strong association with wisdom, leadership, and guidance.
The name Ezra is of Hebrew origin and means Salvation, Helper, Helpful or helper, associated with wisdom and leadership.. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ezra is commonly found in United States of America, Nigeria, Israel, and 78 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: EHZ-rah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɛzrə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EH Z R AH
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Ezra is recorded 5,289 times globally, ranking it as the 9,659th most common name worldwide.
Ezra is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,388 occurrences, making it the 2,286th most popular name in the country.
In Israel, the name Ezra is found among 1 in every 652 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,286 | 1 : 1,303 |
| Nigeria | #1,667 | 1 : 1,773 |
| Israel | #1,431 | 1 : 652 |
| South Africa | #3,852 | 1 : 5,776 |
| Netherlands | #1,677 | 1 : 973 |
| Malaysia | #3,805 | 1 : 6,201 |
| Palestine | #2,181 | 1 : 1,372 |
| Turkey | #4,718 | 1 : 5,422 |
| United Kingdom | #3,796 | 1 : 2,885 |
| Canada | #3,553 | 1 : 3,093 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ezra from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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