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Keziah

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Pronounced keh-ZY-uh /kɛˈzaɪ.ə/High

Meaning: Cassia or cinnamon tree; from the Hebrew Qetsiyah, a fragrant spice plant related to cinnamon mentioned in the Old TestamentHigh

In 30 seconds: Keziah is a biblical Hebrew name meaning cassia, a fragrant spice plant related to cinnamon, borne by one of Job's three daughters and celebrated in Puritan and nonconformist traditions for centuries.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningCassia or cinnamon tree; from the Hebrew Qetsiyah, a fragrant spice plant related to cinnamon mentioned in the Old Testament
U.S. rank (2025)#767 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births354 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,887

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519722025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Keziah derives from the Hebrew Qetsiyah, meaning the cassia plant, a fragrant tree whose bark was used as a spice in ancient Israel, closely related to cinnamon. It is one of three daughters of Job mentioned in Job 42:14. The name carries associations of sweetness, beauty, and divine restoration.

Keziah was adopted by Puritan families in the 17th and 18th centuries, who favored rare Old Testament names for their daughters. It appeared in colonial American records, particularly in New England and among Quakers and Baptists. After a long decline, it is now experiencing a small revival among parents seeking distinctive biblical names.

Did you know? In the Book of Job, after Job's suffering ends, God restores his fortune and he has three daughters: Jemimah, Keziah, and Keren-happuch. The daughters are described as the most beautiful women in all the land and are given an inheritance alongside their brothers, a remarkable statement of equality in an ancient text.
Overall data confidence 95%
Behind the Name — Keziah — Hebrew etymology and biblical referenceU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

KeziaKesiaKezi

Nicknames

KezKezi

Famous Bearers

  • ★Keziah Jones (1968–present)
    Nigerian-British guitarist and singer known for his distinctive blufunk style, celebrated for albums including Nigerian Wood.

If you like Keziah…

Tirzah— same rare Old Testament beauty-meaning Hebrew name
Jemimah— the sister name of Keziah in the Book of Job
Zipporah— fellow rare and beautiful Hebraic girls name from the early scriptures
Delilah— shares the vintage biblical feminine appeal now experiencing revival

Frequently Asked

What does the name Keziah mean?

Keziah means cassia, a fragrant spice tree related to cinnamon, from the Hebrew Qetsiyah.

How do you pronounce Keziah?

It is said keh-ZY-uh, three syllables with stress on the second.

Is Keziah a biblical name?

Yes, Keziah is one of the three daughters of Job in the Old Testament, mentioned in Job 42:14.

Is Keziah a popular name?

Keziah is rare and has a Puritan heritage; it is experiencing a modest revival among parents who seek distinctive biblical names.