Ezrakai
A unique coined name, possibly blending elements related to water and heights.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Ezrakai. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ezrakai today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ezrakai births was 2022 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ezrakai. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ezrakai. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2022
7 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,852
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Ezrakai: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ezrakai 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 Ezrakai during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ezrakai
The name Ezrakai is believed to have its roots in ancient Mesopotamia, specifically in the Akkadian language spoken in the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The name is thought to be derived from the Akkadian words "ezru," meaning "help," and "kai," meaning "life." Thus, the name Ezrakai could be loosely translated as "helper of life" or "one who aids in living."
While the exact origin of the name is shrouded in the mists of time, it is possible that it was associated with deities or figures revered for their life-giving or life-sustaining qualities. The earliest known recorded instance of the name dates back to cuneiform tablets from the ancient city of Ur, where it appears as a personal name around 2500 BCE.
In the centuries that followed, the name Ezrakai seemed to have gained popularity across various cultures in the region, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. It is believed to have been adopted by ancient Babylonian and Assyrian civilizations, where it may have been associated with gods or mythological figures related to fertility, agriculture, and the cycle of life.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Ezrakai was a Sumerian scribe who lived in the city of Uruk around 2200 BCE. His name is recorded on clay tablets detailing administrative records and literary works of the time. Another noteworthy individual was Ezrakai, a Babylonian astronomer and mathematician, who lived around 1800 BCE and is credited with contributing to the development of early astronomical calculations.
In the realm of religious and spiritual traditions, the name Ezrakai is mentioned in some ancient Zoroastrian texts from Persia (modern-day Iran) as a symbolic figure representing the concept of "divine assistance." Additionally, there are references to an Ezrakai in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas, where he is described as a wise sage and teacher.
During the medieval period, the name Ezrakai appeared sporadically in various regions, including the Byzantine Empire and the Islamic world. One notable figure was Ezrakai al-Andalusi, a 10th-century scholar and philosopher from Cordoba, Spain, who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and optics.
Another historical figure bearing the name Ezrakai was a 12th-century Sufi mystic from Persia, known for his poetic teachings on spiritual enlightenment and the pursuit of divine knowledge. His writings and teachings influenced subsequent generations of Sufis and Islamic philosophers.
People
Ezrakai + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ezrakai as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Ezrakai: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ezrakai?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ezrakai 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Ezrakai a common name?
We classify Ezrakai as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ezrakai most popular?
The single biggest year for Ezrakai was 2022, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ezrakai is about 3 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 Ezrakai in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ezrakai a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ezrakai in the SSA data are male. 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 Ezrakai still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ezrakai 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 Ezrakai 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 Americans are named Ezrakai?
Want to know how many people have the name Ezrakai? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.