Keziah
Keziah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Cassia bark or sweet-scented spice.
Origin and history
Keziah is a Biblical Hebrew name meaning 'cassia', referring to the spice trees related to cinnamon. In the Old Testament, Keziah was one of the three daughters born to Job after his trials. The name has experienced a modern rise in popularity in the United States as parents look for distinctive Biblical options.
Popularity in the United States
4,889 babies in the United States have been named Keziah since 1880. It ranks #2501 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #939.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15 %)
- CA (12 %)
- FL (11.5 %)
- NY (9.7 %)
- 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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 58 |
| 1980-1990 | 135 |
| 1990-2000 | 408 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,158 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,580 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,550 |
Nicknames
Kezi, Kizzie, Kizzy
Fun facts
- Keziah was one of the three daughters born to Job at the end of his suffering, renowned for her beauty.
- The name refers directly to cassia, an aromatic spice similar to cinnamon derived from tree bark.