Ezrah

♂ Boy

Pronounced EZ-ruh /ˈɛz.rə/High

Meaning: Variant spelling of Ezra, from Hebrew Ezra meaning help or helper; the -h ending reflects the original Hebrew spelling convention retained in some religious traditionsHigh

In 30 seconds: Ezrah is a variant spelling of the biblical Hebrew name Ezra meaning help or helper, the form that retains the Hebrew letter heh at the end, borne by the Jewish priest and scribe who led the restoration of the Torah in post-exilic Jerusalem.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningVariant spelling of Ezra, from Hebrew Ezra meaning help or helper; the -h ending reflects the original Hebrew spelling convention retained in some religious traditions

U.S. rank (2025)#914 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births259 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,768

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Ezrah is an alternate spelling of Ezra, from Hebrew Ezra meaning help or a helper, derived from the root azar (to help, to support). In the Hebrew Bible, Ezra the scribe was a pivotal figure in the restoration of Jewish religious life after the Babylonian exile. He led a group of exiles back to Jerusalem around 458 BCE and is credited with re-establishing the reading and study of the Torah as the center of Jewish communal life. The Book of Ezra records his work. The -h ending of Ezrah reflects the Hebrew spelling convention where the letter heh closes the word.

Ezra has experienced a significant revival in the United States in the 21st century, rising from obscurity into the top 50 boys names. The Ezrah spelling, retaining the silent h, is a minority variant preferred by some parents for its visual connection to Hebrew spelling conventions and its slight visual distinction from the common Ezra. Both forms carry identical pronunciation. The name appeals to parents seeking a short, weighty biblical name that feels genuinely rare compared to overused names like Noah, Elijah, and Levi.

Did you know? The biblical Ezra is credited with assembling and canonizing the Torah as we know it today — his work as a scribe and teacher in Jerusalem in the 5th century BCE may have been one of the most consequential acts of editing in human history, shaping the text that billions of people consider sacred.

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Behind the Name — Ezra — Hebrew etymology and biblical context

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ezrah mean?

Ezrah is a variant of Ezra, from Hebrew meaning help or helper.

How do you pronounce Ezrah?

It is said EZ-ruh — two syllables, stress on the first. The h is silent.

Is Ezrah the same as Ezra?

Yes, Ezrah and Ezra are the same name; Ezrah retains the Hebrew letter heh at the end while Ezra drops it in English romanisation.

Who was Ezra in the Bible?

Ezra was a Jewish priest and scribe who led exiles back to Jerusalem around 458 BCE and is credited with restoring the reading and study of the Torah.