Kezia

♀ Girl

Pronounced keh-ZEE-ah /kɛˈziː.ə/High

Meaning: From the Hebrew Qetsiyah, referring to the cassia tree, a plant whose bark resembles cinnamon; one of the three beautiful daughters of Job in the Old TestamentHigh

In 30 seconds: Kezia is an ancient Hebrew name meaning cassia — the fragrant spice tree — borne by one of Job's three daughters in the Old Testament, giving it rare Biblical prestige and an exotic, warm scent.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Qetsiyah, referring to the cassia tree, a plant whose bark resembles cinnamon; one of the three beautiful daughters of Job in the Old Testament

U.S. rank (2024)#3060 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births53 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,364

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Kezia comes from the Hebrew Qetsiyah, meaning cassia, the aromatic tree Cinnamomum cassia whose bark is used as a spice. In the Old Testament Book of Job (42:14), Kezia is named as the second daughter of Job, born after his restoration. The name was adopted by English Puritans in the 17th century.

Kezia was popular among Nonconformist and Puritan families in England and New England in the 17th and 18th centuries, who favoured rare Old Testament names. It declined in the 19th century but has experienced gentle revivals, particularly in Britain, Australia, and among families seeking unusual biblical names.

Did you know? In the Book of Job, Job's three daughters — Jemimah, Kezia, and Keren-Happuch — are described as the most beautiful women in all the land, and Job granted them an inheritance alongside their brothers, an extraordinary act for the ancient Near East.

Overall data confidence 92%

Behind the Name — Keziah — Hebrew Qetsiyah etymology and biblical contextOxford Dictionary of First Names — historical Puritan usage in England and New England

Variations

KeziahKesiaKetziahKesi

Nicknames

KezKeziZia

Famous Bearers

★Keziah (biblical era)
In the Old Testament, the second of the three daughters of Job named in the Book of Job (42:14).

If you like Kezia…

Keziah— standard spelling of the same name

Jemima— Job's other daughter; same biblical context

Tirzah— another rare Hebrew botanical Old Testament name

Hadassah— shares the rare, fragrant Old Testament feminine feel

Frequently Asked

What does the name Kezia mean?

Kezia means cassia, a fragrant spice tree, from the Hebrew Qetsiyah. It is the name of one of Job's three daughters in the Old Testament.

How do you pronounce Kezia?

It is said keh-ZEE-ah, three syllables with stress on the second.

Is Kezia a boy or girl name?

Kezia is a girls' name.

How popular is Kezia?

Kezia is rare, most common in Britain and Australia, and prized by families seeking unusual biblical names.