
The short answer
Keziah is a feminine name used in Biblical. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Hebrew name קְצִיעָה (Qetsiʿa) meaning ‘cassia, cinnamon’, from the name of the spice tree. In the Old Testament she is a daughter of Job." It ranked #767 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Hebrew name קְצִיעָה (Qetsiʿa) meaning ‘cassia, cinnamon’, from the name of the spice tree. In the Old Testament she is a daughter of Job. The entry lists its usage as Biblical.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Keziah ranked #767 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #767 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Keziah mean?
Keziah means "cassia, cinnamon", according to Behind the Name.
Is Keziah a popular name?
Keziah ranked #767 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Keziah a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Keziah appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Keziah — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.