Esra Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
4% Masculine / 96% Feminine
Meaning:
Esra is a feminine name of Arabic and Hebrew origin meaning 'to see' or 'helper'.
Meaning of the Name Esra
Esra is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'Asara', meaning 'to see'. The name is commonly used in Muslim cultures and has a spiritual connotation related to the ability to see and understand. Esra is also considered a variant of the name Ezra, which has Hebrew origins and means 'help' or 'helper'.
Popularity of the Name Esra
The popularity for the name Esra peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 45 births, which ranked number 6,195 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Esra had the most female births in 2021 with 45, which ranked number 3,427 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 7, which ranked number 9,695 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Esra has increased sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 41 births, an increase of 355.56%. Among females, Esra has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 35 births, an increase of 288.89%.
Nationwide Popularity of Esra
- 20 Year Trend of Esra: 272.73%
- 10 Year Trend of Esra: 355.56%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Esra: 288.89%
Popularity of Esra by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Esra. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Esra in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Esra is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Esra
- Total Births of Esra: 48 (16.37%)
- Female Births of Esra: 40 (14.55%)
Given the upward trend of Esra over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 16.37% increase in total births, for a total of 48 births in 2024. For Females, births for Esra have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 40 female births in 2024, an increase of 14.55%.