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Ezrah

ˈɛz.rə

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Hebrew

How to say it

EZ · rah

ˈɛz.rə

What it means

A spelling of Ezra, from the Hebrew root azar, 'to help,' so 'help' or 'helper.'

Ezrah is a spelling variant of Ezra, from the Hebrew root azar, 'to help, aid, support,' giving the sense 'help' or 'helper.' It is likely a short form of Azaryahu, 'Yahweh helps.' Ezra was a priest and scribe in the Hebrew Bible who led a return from exile and has a book named for him. The -h ending on Ezrah reflects the Hebrew letter he and is a common modern respelling that keeps the same meaning. Ezrah eased to rank 914 in 2025, down from 814.

How to spell Ezrah

The standard spelling is Ezrah. Common variants include Ezra, Esdras, but Ezrah is the most widely used form.

Popularity over time

#10 #100 #1000 #1 #882818802025

peaked at #696 in 2023, currently #914 in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving

Heads-up notes

  • Pronunciation

    EZ-rah, two syllables, stress on the first, same as Ezra.

  • Spelling

    A -h respelling of the more common Ezra.

Spelling variants

  • Ezra
  • Esdras

Common questions

What does the name Ezrah mean?
A spelling of Ezra, from the Hebrew root azar, 'to help,' so 'help' or 'helper.'
What does Ezrah mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Ezrah means "Help." Ezrah is a spelling variant of Ezra, from the Hebrew root azar, 'to help, aid, support,' giving the sense 'help' or 'helper.' It is likely a short form of Azaryahu, 'Yahweh helps.' Ezra was a priest and scribe in the Hebrew Bible who led a return from exile and has a book named for him. The -h ending on Ezrah reflects the Hebrew letter he and is a common modern respelling that keeps the same meaning. Ezrah eased to rank 914 in 2025, down from 814.
How do you pronounce Ezrah?
Ezrah is pronounced ˈɛz.rə. Say it as EZ-rah, with the stress on the "ez" syllable.
How do you spell Ezrah?
The standard spelling is Ezrah. Common spelling variants include Ezra, Esdras.
Is Ezrah a boy or girl name?
Ezrah is traditionally a masculine name.
How popular is the name Ezrah?
Ezrah ranked #914 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.