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Keziah

♂ Boy

Pronounced kə-ZY-ah /kəˈzaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Ketziah, 'cassia' (a fragrant cinnamon-like spice/bark); predominantly a girls' name (a daughter of Job); here for boysMedium

In 30 seconds: A fragrant spice: Keziah is Hebrew for 'cassia' (a sweet spice). Soft, lyrical, and warm; predominantly a girls' name, here for boys.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Ketziah, 'cassia' (a fragrant cinnamon-like spice/bark); predominantly a girls' name (a daughter of Job); here for boys
U.S. rank (2024)#5325 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 173

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419942024

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

Keziah comes from Hebrew Ketziah, 'cassia' — a sweet-smelling, cinnamon-like spice and bark (one of the three beautiful daughters of Job, born after his restoration). A soft, lyrical name; predominantly a girls' name, here covered for boys honestly (slug distinguished; riding the -iah ending; said 'kə-ZY-ah'); nickname Kez.

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

Did you know? Keziah means 'cassia' in Hebrew — a fragrant, cinnamon-like spice and bark (a daughter of Job, named for her sweetness) — overwhelmingly a girls' name, occasionally given to boys (which we flag), riding the popular -iah sound.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Keziah — root etymology

Variations

KeziaKetziahKessiah

Nicknames

Kez

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If you like Keziah…

Kezia— a fellow spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keziah mean?

Keziah is Hebrew for 'cassia' (a fragrant spice).

How do you pronounce Keziah?

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

Is Keziah a boy or girl name?

Keziah is predominantly a girls' name; this page covers its use for boys.

How popular is Keziah?

Keziah is rare for boys in the U.S.

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