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Kesiah

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Pronounced kuh-SY-uh /kəˈsaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: Kesiah is a phonetic spelling of Keziah, a Hebrew name meaning 'cassia,' a fragrant spice-bark tree; in the Bible Keziah is named as one of the beautiful daughters of Job. A modern spelling of a long-documented name.Low

In 30 seconds: A fragrant three-beat name: Kesiah is a spelling of Keziah, Hebrew for 'cassia' (said 'kuh-SY-uh'). Biblical roots as one of Job's daughters.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningKesiah is a phonetic spelling of Keziah, a Hebrew name meaning 'cassia,' a fragrant spice-bark tree; in the Bible Keziah is named as one of the beautiful daughters of Job. A modern spelling of a long-documented name.
U.S. rank (2022)#16528 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 58

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319882022

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

Kesiah is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Keziah, 'cassia,' borne in the Bible by one of the three daughters of Job, noted for their beauty. It saw use among 18th- and 19th-century English and American families and remains rare today (said 'kuh-SY-uh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. birth records today. Rare, biblical, and fragrant in meaning.

Did you know? Kesiah is a phonetic spelling of Keziah, Hebrew for cassia, a fragrant spice tree -- and the name of one of Job's daughters in the Bible, which we note honestly (said 'kuh-SY-uh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Kesiah — Keziah spelling variant; Hebrew 'cassia'; biblical daughter of Job

Variations

KeziahKessiaKizzy

Nicknames

KesiKizzy

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Keziah— the standard spelling Kesiah echoes
Kessia— a close spelling cousin
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kesiah mean?

Kesiah is a spelling of Keziah, Hebrew for 'cassia,' a fragrant spice tree; a daughter of Job in the Bible.

How do you pronounce Kesiah?

It's said kuh-SY-uh /kəˈsaɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Kesiah a boy or girl name?

Kesiah is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Kesiah?

Kesiah is extremely rare in the U.S. today.

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