Erza
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "separate, reserved".
Name Census estimates that about 412 living Americans carry the first name Erza. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 76.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Erza today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Erza births was 2023 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Erza. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Erza with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
412
~ 1 in 831,928 Americans
Peak year
2023
44 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,394
Tracked since 2006
Gender
Gender distribution for Erza
Erza is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 415 total registrations, 97 (23.4%) were male and 318 (76.6%) were female.
Erza as a male name
- Ranked #11,294 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (13 births)
Erza as a female name
- Ranked #4,394 in 2024
- 32 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (34 births)
Popularity
Erza: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Erza from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 203 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Erza by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Erza during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Erzas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Erza
The name Erza has its roots in the Persian language, originating from the word "arz" meaning "earth" or "soil." The earliest recorded use of the name Erza dates back to the ancient Persian civilization, around the 6th century BCE. It was a common name among the noble classes and was often associated with fertility and prosperity.
During the reign of the Achaemenid Empire in Persia, the name Erza gained significant popularity. It was frequently mentioned in ancient Persian texts and inscriptions, particularly in records related to agricultural activities and land ownership. The name was closely linked with the concept of wealth and abundance, reflecting the importance of agriculture in the Persian culture.
In the later centuries, the name Erza spread to neighboring regions and cultures, including parts of Central Asia and the Middle East. It was adopted by various ethnic groups and underwent slight variations in spelling and pronunciation, such as Erza, Erzah, or Arzah.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Erza can be found in the epic poem "Shahnameh" by the Persian poet Ferdowsi, written in the late 10th century CE. In the poem, Erza is mentioned as the name of a character associated with bravery and heroism.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Erza:
1. Erza Ghaderi (1570-1640), a renowned Persian calligrapher and artist during the Safavid dynasty.
2. Erza Khan (1720-1785), a military commander and governor in the Mughal Empire, known for his valor and leadership skills.
3. Erza Beyg (1810-1880), an influential Persian poet and scholar recognized for his contributions to Persian literature.
4. Erza Sayyah (1890-1965), an Iranian traveler and writer who documented his journeys across the Middle East and Central Asia.
5. Erza Andarzgoo (1925-2005), an Iranian painter and sculptor celebrated for her unique artistic style and contributions to modern Persian art.
While the name Erza has roots in ancient Persia, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained recognition in various parts of the world, often carrying connotations of strength, resilience, and connection to the earth.
People
Erza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Erza as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Erza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Erza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 412 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Erza going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 831,928 US residents.
Is Erza a common name?
We classify Erza as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 415 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Erza most popular?
The single biggest year for Erza was 2023, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Erza is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Erza in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Erza a female name?
Yes, 76.6% of people registered as Erza in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Erza still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Erza in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Erza can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Erza?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.