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At a Glance: Name: Kessiah – Meaning: cassia (a fragrant spice/tree) – Origin: Hebrew (variant of Keziah, Biblical) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: kuh-SY-uh
Kessiah (pronounced kuh-SY-uh) is a Hebrew name, a variant of the Biblical name Keziah. You might come across the claim that it means "pure" or "holy," but that's not accurate — Kessiah is documented elsewhere as meaning "cassia," a fragrant spice and tree. If a name with that grounded, botanical meaning and Biblical root appeals to you, Kessiah is worth a closer look.
Meaning & Origin of Kessiah
Meaning: Cassia (a fragrant spice/tree).
Origin: Hebrew (variant of Keziah, Biblical).
A common claim: pure or holy Actually: Keziah/Kessiah is a Biblical name documented elsewhere as meaning 'cassia', a fragrant spice/tree — unrelated to 'pure' or 'holy'.
How to Pronounce Kessiah
Phonetic: kuh-SY-uh IPA: /kəˈsaɪə/
Popularity of Kessiah
Kessiah is exceptionally rare in Social Security data going back to 1996, sitting at #4786 with just 21 babies given the name — and that same #4786 ranking in 2024 is also its peak across the entire 1996-2024 range, meaning it has never been more common than it is right now.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1996–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Kessiah mean?
Cassia (a fragrant spice/tree).
How do you pronounce Kessiah?
Kessiah is pronounced kuh-SY-uh (IPA: /kəˈsaɪə/).
Is Kessiah a popular name right now?
Kessiah is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #4786 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1996–2024.)
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