Kezia

At a Glance

Meaning

Cassia, a cinnamon-like fragrant bark; name of one of Job's daughters in the Bible

Origin

Hebrew (Biblical)

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

kuh-ZY-uhListen

Kezia (kuh-ZY-uh) is a Hebrew name from the Bible, where it belongs to one of Job's daughters. It comes from cassia, a cinnamon-like fragrant bark, which gives it a warm, spicy-sweet association. If you want a Biblical name that isn't one you hear on every playground, this one is worth a look.

Meaning & Origin of Kezia

Meaning: Cassia, a cinnamon-like fragrant bark; name of one of Job's daughters in the Bible.

Origin: Hebrew (Biblical).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Kezia

Popularity of Kezia

Kezia peaked at #1958 in 1979 with 53 babies, and in 2024 it ranked #3060, again with 53 babies. The number of babies hasn't moved, but the rank has slid because other names have grown more common around it.

Names Like Kezia

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• Maricela
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• Melisa
• Amity
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FAQ

What does the name Kezia mean?

Cassia, a cinnamon-like fragrant bark; name of one of Job’s daughters in the Bible. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Kezia?

Kezia is pronounced kuh-ZY-uh (IPA: /kəˈzaɪə/).

Is Kezia a popular name right now?

Kezia peaked at #1958 in 1979 and is ranked #3060 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1961–2024.)

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