Emma Girl
EH-muh
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Keziah
GirlHebrew· “cassia tree”
- Meaning
- cassia tree
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- kuh-ZY-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #767
- US babies 2025
- 354
- Best rank
- #767 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Keziah
Keziah is a Hebrew name that means “cassia tree”.
Keziah is a Hebrew name meaning "cassia," a fragrant tree bark similar to cinnamon. In the Book of Job, Keziah is one of the three daughters born to Job after his fortunes are restored, and the text notes that no women in the land were as beautiful as Job's daughters. The name was taken up by English Puritans and later used in colonial America. Its nickname Kizzy became widely known through Alex Haley's Roots, where Kizzy is the daughter of Kunta Kinte. Pronounced kuh-ZY-uh, Keziah has a spicy, distinctive sound and a scriptural pedigree, making it a good fit for parents who like uncommon biblical names.
Popularity over time
Keziah first appears in US Social Security records in 1972. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 2 different years, starting in 2024. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #767, and its highest count, 354 babies. Use has grown 117% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #4,221 in 1980, #1,911 in 2000, #1,554 in 2010, and #767 in 2025. Of the 4,889 US girls named Keziah since records began, 32% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,550 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Laylani, Kiyomi, Neriah, Xyla, and Stormi.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Keziah ranked highest in Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | #516 | 15 |
| Oklahoma | #519 | 8 |
| Arkansas | #524 | 6 |
| South Carolina | #543 | 9 |
| Florida | #550 | 33 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 96% of US babies named Keziah over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Keziah is usually pronounced kuh-ZY-uh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with K and ends in “-ah”.
Middle names for Keziah
A few middle names that flow with Keziah: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Keziah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Keziah mean?
Keziah is a Hebrew name that means “cassia tree”.
What is the origin of the name Keziah?
Keziah has Hebrew roots. Keziah is a Hebrew name meaning "cassia," a fragrant tree bark similar to cinnamon.
Is Keziah a popular name?
Yes. Keziah ranked #767 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Keziah a boy or girl name?
Keziah is mainly a girl's name. About 96% of US babies named Keziah over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Keziah?
Keziah is usually pronounced kuh-ZY-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings