Rising since 2010, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Erza since 2006
Babies named Erza per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13 | 5 |
| 2010s | 153 | 50 |
| 2020s | 173 | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Erza is a modern name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 2006, a time when parents were increasingly drawn to inventive spellings and soft-sounding names. Though its origins are unclear, it may have been inspired by the Hebrew name Ezra, or fashioned as a fresh-sounding variant. In 2025 the name ranked 5,722, with about 1 in 76,537 babies receiving it. Its popularity has been rising since 2010, reaching its peak in 2023. The name is unisex but has leaned feminine in usage. The only top state for Erza is California, suggesting a regional preference. Erza's gentle sound and modern feel might appeal to parents seeking something distinctive yet familiar.
Erza first appeared in U.S. records in 2006, a time when names ending in 'a' for boys and girls were fashionable. It may have been influenced by the biblical name Ezra (meaning 'help'), or created as a blend of sounds popular in the 2000s. Its usage has been rising steadily since around 2010, though it remains relatively uncommon.
Where Erza is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Erza” around the world
Where Erza lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Erza
Names that share Erza's style, for a brother or sister.
