Erza

♀ Girl

Pronounced AIR-zah /ˈɛr.zɑ/Medium

Meaning: Echo of Ezra ('help' in Hebrew); also the name of a popular anime/manga heroine (Erza Scarlet); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Bold and modern: Erza echoes Ezra, 'help' — and a fierce anime heroine (Erza Scarlet). Striking, strong, and distinctive.

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Origin LowHebrew, American

MeaningEcho of Ezra ('help' in Hebrew); also the name of a popular anime/manga heroine (Erza Scarlet); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#5781 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 339

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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 echoes Ezra — Hebrew ezra, 'help' — and is borne by the popular anime/manga heroine Erza Scarlet (routes layered, which we flag). A bold, modern name with strength behind it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, help-in-echo, and striking.

Did you know? Erza echoes the biblical Ezra, 'help' — and is the name of the popular Fairy Tail heroine Erza Scarlet; a striking, modern pick.

Overall data confidence 52%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes layered

Variations

EzraErzahErzsa

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Erza mean?

Erza echoes Ezra, 'help' (Hebrew), and a manga heroine; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Erza?

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

Is Erza a boy or girl name?

Erza is a girl's name.

How popular is Erza?

Erza is a rare name in the U.S.