Kecia

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Pronounced KEE-shuh /ˈkiː.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: Origin uncertain. Kecia is likely a modern respelling of Keisha, or a form of the biblical Keziah (Hebrew, 'cassia,' a fragrant bark). We note the uncertainty rather than assign a firm root.Low

In 30 seconds: Kecia is a 1960s American name of uncertain origin, likely tied to Keisha or Keziah (said 'KEE-shuh').

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MeaningOrigin uncertain. Kecia is likely a modern respelling of Keisha, or a form of the biblical Keziah (Hebrew, 'cassia,' a fragrant bark). We note the uncertainty rather than assign a firm root.

U.S. rank (2003)#17054 ↘ Falling

2003 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1965

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,148

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

Kecia is a modern American name whose origin is uncertain: it most likely respells Keisha, or derives from the biblical Keziah (Hebrew, 'cassia'). We note this uncertainty. It saw brief use in the 1960s, cresting around 1965 before fading, now a vintage rarity.

A few thousand American girls received it in all; Kecia now reads as a retro 1960s name of unresolved origin.

Did you know? Kecia peaked around 1965 and faded within a couple of decades; its origin is uncertain, likely linked to Keisha or Keziah.

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Kecia — Likely variant of Keisha or Keziah; origin uncertain

Variations

KeishaKeshiaKeecia

Nicknames

KeeKeke

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kecia mean?

Kecia's origin is uncertain; it is likely a variant of Keisha or a form of Keziah ('cassia').

How do you pronounce Kecia?

It's commonly said KEE-shuh /ˈkiː.ʃə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kecia a boy or girl name?

Kecia is used as a girl's name.

Is Kecia making a comeback?

Not notably — it's a nineteen-sixties favorite that has been rare since, a vintage name of uncertain origin.