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Kasiah

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Pronounced kuh-ZY-uh /kəˈzaɪ.ə/High

Meaning: Cinnamon; cassia spice; from Hebrew Qetsi'ah (cassia bark), the same root as the spice name cassia — used in Psalm 45 and the sacred anointing oilHigh

In 30 seconds: A Hebrew spice name meaning 'cassia' — the fragrant bark related to cinnamon, used in the biblical sacred anointing oil. The biblical figure Keziah/Kasiah was Job's second daughter, known for her beauty.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningCinnamon; cassia spice; from Hebrew Qetsi'ah (cassia bark), the same root as the spice name cassia — used in Psalm 45 and the sacred anointing oil

U.S. rank (2025)#2549 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births52 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 204

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kasiah is a variant of Keziah/Kasia, from Hebrew Qetsi'ah (cassia bark — the fragrant spice related to cinnamon). In the Hebrew Bible, Keziah was the second of Job's three daughters restored to him after his trials, celebrated for her great beauty.

Kasiah has appeared in U.S. boys' data (though more commonly used for girls) and ranked #2380 in 2024.

Did you know? Job's daughter Keziah (Hebrew: Qetsi'ah, cassia) is mentioned in Job 42:14 as one of the most beautiful women of her time. Job gave his daughters unusual inheritance rights alongside their brothers — making Keziah/Kasiah also a figure connected to women's rights in antiquity.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Keziah — Hebrew etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

KeziahKasiaCassia

Nicknames

KaseKaz

Famous Bearers

★Keziah (biblical) (biblical)
Second daughter of Job (Job 42:14), one of three daughters granted an inheritance alongside their brothers and described as the most beautiful women in the land.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kasiah mean?

Kasiah means 'cassia' — the fragrant spice bark related to cinnamon, from Hebrew Qetsi'ah. Keziah/Kasiah was Job's beautiful second daughter.

How do you pronounce Kasiah?

It's said kuh-ZY-uh /kəˈzaɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kasiah a boy or girl name?

Kasiah appears in boys' data in 2024, though the biblical name is feminine.

How popular is Kasiah?

Kasiah ranked #2380 for U.S. boys in 2024.