Ezzah
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 59 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Ezzah peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 19 babies received this name in a single year (2023). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Ezzah has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Ezzah is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ezzah is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic izz meaning 'honor,' 'might,' or 'precious.' The name carries connotations of dignity and high worth in Islamic tradition. Ezzah is used across Muslim communities in the Arab world and South Asia.
Ezzah is a name with real weight — short and emphatic, it declares that its bearer is precious and honorable, carrying the full dignity of its Arabic meaning in just two syllables.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Ezzah belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Ezzah’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ezzah has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2011.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 38 | #11848 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 21 | #13877 | — |
The Story of Ezzah
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Ezzah is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Ezzah are most likely born between 2013 and 2023.
How rare is Ezzah?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ezzah is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2011, peaked in the 2020s with 38 births that decade.
Ezzah by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 2011–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | #6243 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12661 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12616 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15871 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11703 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17385 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12544 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2011–2023