Esra
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Esra: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1997.
Of Turkish and Arabic origin, Esra is a feminine form of Esref, meaning "the wealthiest" or "most noble," though in Turkish it also carries connotations of "journey" or "night travel." In some contexts, it is considered a variant of the Hebrew Ezra, meaning "help." One of its most prominent bearers is Esra Erdem, a respected Turkish chemist and academic. The name is also shared with Esra Bilgiç, a Turkish actress known for her role in the historical drama *Diriliş: Ertuğrul*. Though primarily used in Turkey and the Middle East, Esra has seen growing use in Scotland, particularly from the 1990s onward, where its soft, lyrical sound appeals to parents drawn to multicultural names.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19973 babies
- Latest (2002)
- #6403 babies
- Total births
- 6since 1997
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y