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Erza

♂ Boy

Pronounced UR-zah /ˈɜɹ.zɑ/Medium

Meaning: Erza is an Albanian name (often glossed 'the free one; escape'), and it also reads as a respelling or metathesis of the Hebrew Ezra ('help'). The route here is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short name with two paths: Erza is Albanian ('the free one') and echoes Ezra (said 'UR-zah'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAlbanian, English
MeaningErza is an Albanian name (often glossed 'the free one; escape'), and it also reads as a respelling or metathesis of the Hebrew Ezra ('help'). The route here is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#11075 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 103

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020072025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Erza is an Albanian given name, often glossed 'the free one; escape,' and also reads as a respelling of the Hebrew Ezra ('help'). The route here is uncertain, which we note — a short, modern-feeling name (said 'UR-zah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, short, and dual-route.

Did you know? Erza is an Albanian name often read as 'the free one; escape' — and it doubles as a respelling of Ezra ('help'). A crisp, dual-route pick, which we note (said 'UR-zah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Erza — Albanian name; Ezra respelling; route uncertain

Variations

EzraErzoErsa

Nicknames

ErZah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Erza mean?

Erza is an Albanian name often read as 'the free one; escape,' and it also echoes Ezra ('help'); the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Erza?

It's said UR-zah /ˈɜɹ.zɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Erza a boy or girl name?

Here Erza is used as a boy's name; note the Albanian Erza is also given to girls.

How popular is Erza?

Erza is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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