US Popularity:6459
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Help; God is my helper
Esra is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin and means “help” or “God is my helper.” Interestingly, Esra is regarded as a newer variation of Ezra and is traditionally given as a boy’s name. The Book of Ezra is an Old Testament text by the prophet Ezra. He was known as “Ezra the Scribe” and was a well-respected Jewish figure. American poet Ezra Pound is one notable bearer of this name. Life is sure to be brighter alongside your little helper, Esra.

Esra Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Esra is currently #2002 on The Bump
Boy:Esra is currently #1405 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Esra is currently #1116 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Esra is currently #6459 in U.S. births
Boy:Esra is currently #25143 in U.S. births
Girl:Esra is currently #7449 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#7449
in 2022
- 1248
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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