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Kessia

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Pronounced KESS-ee-uh /ˈkɛs.i.ə/Medium

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

In 30 seconds: A fragrant three-beat name: Kessia is a spelling of Keziah, Hebrew for 'cassia' (said 'KESS-ee-uh'). Biblical roots as one of Job's daughters.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningKessia is another spelling of Keziah, a Hebrew name meaning 'cassia,' a fragrant spice-bark tree; in the Bible Keziah is one of the beautiful daughters of Job. A modern double-s spelling of a long-documented name.

U.S. rank (2012)#18254 ↘ Falling

2012 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 16

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

Kessia 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 historic use among English and American families and remains rare today (said 'KESS-ee-uh').

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

Did you know? Kessia doubles the 's' in 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 'KESS-ee-uh').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Kessia — Keziah spelling variant; Hebrew 'cassia'; biblical daughter of Job

Variations

KeziahKesiahKizzy

Nicknames

KessKizzy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kessia mean?

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

How do you pronounce Kessia?

It's said KESS-ee-uh /ˈkɛs.i.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kessia a boy or girl name?

Kessia is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Kessia?

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