Keziah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Keziah is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Keziah?
Keziah is spelled K-E-Z-I-A-H. The name has 6 letters.
Keziah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Keziah may derive from the Hebrew word “cassia”, which is a type of aromatic bark similar to cinnamon.
- Origin
- Keziah is a name of Hebrew origin found in biblical texts, where it is attributed to one of the daughters of Job.
- Pronunciation
- KEE-zee-uh · 3 syllables
Keziah Popularity in 2025
Rank#766
Recorded Births354
Rank#4,249
Recorded Births24
- Girls usage rose 101 places to #766 and recorded 42 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 992 places to #4,249 and recorded 6 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Keziah Mean?
Keziah may derive from the Hebrew word “cassia”, which is a type of aromatic bark similar to cinnamon.
Origin: Keziah is a name of Hebrew origin found in biblical texts, where it is attributed to one of the daughters of Job.
How Do You Pronounce Keziah?
PronunciationKEE-zee-uh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Keziah?
- History
- The name Keziah appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Job, indicating its use in that historical literary context.
Keziah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 354 | #766 |
| 2025 | Boys | 24 | #4,249 |
| 2024 | Girls | 312 | #867 |
| 2024 | Boys | 18 | #5,241 |
| 2023 | Girls | 239 | #1,051 |
| 2023 | Boys | 17 | #5,470 |
| 2022 | Girls | 221 | #1,117 |
| 2022 | Boys | 12 | #6,828 |
| 2021 | Girls | 224 | #1,103 |
| 2021 | Boys | 14 | #6,032 |
| 2020 | Girls | 200 | #1,165 |
| 2020 | Boys | 10 | #7,502 |
| 2019 | Girls | 181 | #1,280 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5 | #12,145 |
| 2018 | Girls | 178 | #1,284 |
| 2018 | Boys | 15 | #5,770 |
| 2017 | Girls | 167 | #1,379 |
| 2017 | Boys | 9 | #8,140 |
| 2016 | Girls | 173 | #1,365 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6 | #10,744 |
| 2015 | Girls | 163 | #1,416 |
| 2014 | Girls | 157 | #1,446 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5 | #12,108 |
| 2013 | Girls | 145 | #1,514 |
When Was Keziah Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
354 recorded births
National rank #766
2024 · Girls
312 recorded births
National rank #867
2023 · Girls
239 recorded births
National rank #1,051
2021 · Girls
224 recorded births
National rank #1,103
Where Keziah Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OK | #483 | 8 |
| AR | #489 | 6 |
| TN | #497 | 15 |
| MS | #514 | 5 |
| SC | #519 | 9 |
| LA | #534 | 8 |
| VA | #541 | 14 |
| FL | #542 | 33 |