Keturah
Keturah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Incense or sweet-smelling fragrance.
Origin and history
Keturah is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning incense or fragrance. In the Old Testament, Keturah was the second wife of Abraham following the death of Sarah. While historically uncommon, it remains a distinctive choice in the United States with steady, modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
3,541 babies in the United States have been named Keturah since 1880. It ranks #2976 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1872.
States where it is most popular
- NY (21.5 %)
- FL (15 %)
- PA (13.2 %)
- IL (7.3 %)
- GA (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 15 |
| 1900-1910 | 17 |
| 1910-1920 | 47 |
| 1920-1930 | 47 |
| 1930-1940 | 7 |
| 1940-1950 | 36 |
| 1950-1960 | 55 |
| 1960-1970 | 117 |
| 1970-1980 | 451 |
| 1980-1990 | 685 |
| 1990-2000 | 784 |
| 2000-2010 | 563 |
| 2010-2019 | 488 |
| 2020-2029 | 229 |
Famous people named Keturah
- Keturah Kamugisha: Author, Illustrator
Nicknames
Ketty, Katy
Fun facts
- According to the Book of Genesis, Keturah bore Abraham six sons after the death of Sarah.
- The name shares its Hebrew root with 'ketoret', the sacred incense blend described in the Hebrew Bible.