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Kessiah

♂ Boy

Pronounced kə-SY-ah /kəˈsaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Keziah/Kezia — from Hebrew Ketziah, 'cassia, a fragrant tree' (a daughter of Job); here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Fragrant and modern: Kessiah echoes Keziah — 'cassia, a fragrant tree'. A soft, distinctive name, used for both sexes.
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Origin LowHebrew, American
MeaningSpelling of Keziah/Kezia — from Hebrew Ketziah, 'cassia, a fragrant tree' (a daughter of Job); here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#3903 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births28 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 88

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520172025

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

Kessiah is a spelling of Keziah/Kezia — from Hebrew Ketziah, 'cassia, a fragrant tree' (a daughter of Job, restored after his trials; routes layered, which we note). A soft, distinctive name, predominantly for girls, here covered for boys honestly.

It registers thinly for boys. Rare, cassia at the root, and distinctive.

Did you know? Keziah means 'cassia' (a fragrant, cinnamon-like tree) in Hebrew — a daughter of Job; Kessiah is a spelling, used for both sexes (here for boys, with the -iah ending).
Overall data confidence 48%
Behind the Name — Keziah — routes layered

Variations

KeziahKeziaKesiah

Nicknames

Kess

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Keziah— the standard spelling
Kezia— a short spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kessiah mean?

Kessiah spells Keziah — Hebrew 'cassia, a fragrant tree'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kessiah?

It's said kə-SY-ah /kəˈsaɪ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kessiah a boy or girl name?

Kessiah is used for both sexes (mostly girls); this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Kessiah?

Kessiah is a very rare name in the U.S.

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