gender neutral
Ezra
help, helper
About Ezra
Strength compressed into four powerful letters. Traditionally considered masculine, this choice for a daughter makes a fierce statement about breaking boundaries and defying conventions. The name carries literary weight and historical significance, offering depth beyond surface-level appeal. Short, punchy, and memorable, it cuts through noise with efficiency. Parents selecting this name often value equality, intelligence, and raising daughters who question limitations. It pairs beautifully with longer, more traditionally feminine middle names for those seeking balance. The name suggests someone comfortable standing alone, thinking independently, and leading rather than following.
Popularity of the Name Ezra
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | #962 | #845 | ||
| 2019 | #824 | |||
| 2020 | #713 | #808 | ||
| 2021 | #714 | #996 | #671 | #590 |
| 2022 | #646 | #765 | ||
| 2023 | #764 | #932 | ||
| 2024 | #701 | |||
| 2025 | #834 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Ezra
Names Similar to Ezra
Nicknames for Ezra
- Ez
- Ezzy
- Zara
- Zazie
Famous People Named Ezra
| Ezra Miller | American actor |
| Ezra Koenig | Lead vocalist of the band Vampire Weekend |
| Ezra Pound | American poet and critic |
| Ezra Taft Benson | Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and religious leader |
| Ezra Furman | American singer-songwriter |
| Ezra Jack Keats | American children's book author and illustrator |
| Ezra Levant | Canadian media personality and political commentator |
| Ezra Vogel | American sociologist and Japanologist |
| Ezra Lusk | American motocross and supercross racer |
| Ezra Koening | Animator and director known for her work on "Infinity Train" |
| Ezra Idlet | Member of the musical duo Trout Fishing in America |
| Ezra Wube | Ethiopian-born artist and filmmaker |
| Ezra Weisz | American voice actor and voice director |
| Ezra Caldwell | American bike frame builder and cancer survivor |
| Ezra Klein | American journalist and political commentator |
| Ezra Grey | Australian rugby player |
| Ezra Chiloba | Kenyan lawyer and former CEO of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission |
| Ezra Hendrickson | Vincentian former professional soccer player and coach |
| Ezra Taylor | New Zealand rugby union player |
Characters Named Ezra
| Ezra Scarlet | Character from the anime and manga series "Fairy Tail" |
| Ezra Bridger | Character from the animated series "Star Wars Rebels" |
| Ezra Fitz | Character from the TV series "Pretty Little Liars" |
| Ezra Crane | Character from the film "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" |
| Ezra Jennings | Character from the novel "The Moonstone" by Wilkie Collins |
| Ezra Glass | Character from the TV series "Sex Education" |
| Ezra Meehan | Character from the TV series "The OA" |
| Ezra Powell | Character from the TV series "Halt and Catch Fire" |
| Ezra Pounds | Character from the video game "S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - Call of Pripyat" |
| Ezra Shark | Character from the animated series "Trolls - The Beat Goes On!" |
| Ezra Bloom | Character from the TV series "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" |
| Ezra Standish | Character from the TV series "The Magnificent Seven" |
| Ezra Fitch | Character from the novel "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt |
| Ezra Cobb | Character from the film "Deranged" |
| Ezra Spurrier | Character from the TV series "Manifest" |