Kecia
Kecia is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Cassia, cinnamon-like bark spice.
Origin and history
Kecia is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Keziah, referring to the aromatic cassia spice plant. It rose in popularity in the United States during the mid to late 20th century but has seen minimal usage in recent years. Today, it is recognized as a modern phonological variant of a classic biblical name.
Popularity in the United States
3,148 babies in the United States have been named Kecia since 1880. It ranks #3170 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (17.3 %)
- CA (12 %)
- NJ (8.3 %)
- NC (7 %)
- GA (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,549 |
| 1970-1980 | 955 |
| 1980-1990 | 475 |
| 1990-2000 | 151 |
| 2000-2010 | 18 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Kesh, Kee
Fun facts
- Kecia derives from Keziah, a name featured in the Book of Job representing beauty and restoration.
- The name experienced its peak usage in the United States between the 1960s and 1970s.