The baby name Esrah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ES-rah (IPA: /ˈɛs.rɑː/).
Esrah is Arabic in Origin.
The baby name Esrah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ES-rah (IPA: /ˈɛs.rɑː/).
Esrah is Arabic in Origin.
Esrah is a modern, unisex twist that bridges two traditions. As a respelling of Hebrew Ezra, it traces to ezer, "help" or "support," and echoes the famed biblical scribe. It also aligns with Turkish female name Esra, ultimately from Arabic al-Isra', "the night journey," making Esrah a cross-cultural form whose sense depends on the intended root. The added final h mirrors English spellings like Sarah and lends a softer, name-ending look. A rare biblical-style variant, Ezrah, is also attested in English sources.
In use, Ezra has appeared in Jewish and Christian communities for centuries, received a Puritan boost, and enjoys strong contemporary popularity; Esra has ranked highly in Turkey and among the diaspora since the late 20th century. Esrah surfaces mainly in modern name lists seeking distinction. Related forms and short options include Ezra, Esra, Ezrah, Isra, Essie, Ez, and Rah.
Esrah is far from common. We count 38 recorded uses of it across 12 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #944 | 12 | 5,933 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,248 | 7 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Esrah is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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