Keziah
How to say it: kuh-ZYE-uh · /kəˈzaɪə/
Biblical Hebrew name meaning 'cassia' (a fragrant spice). One of Job's daughters in the Old Testament.
Keziah was the 663rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 354 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 76% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #489 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #663 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 354 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,008 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +76% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #489 |
| In France, 2025 | #518 among girls’ names, 90 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Largely a creation of recent decades, Keziah peaked in the 2020s. At its best right now, it is expected to climb further.
What goes with it
Spicy and vibrant with a biblical root, Keziah hums with energy. Selah complements it well.
Nicknames
- Kezi
- Kez
- Zia
Other spellings
Honouring a Keziah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Keziah is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #518 for girls in 2025.
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