Keziah
Girl name · 26 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Keziah: 26 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2011.
Keziah is a Hebrew name from the Old Testament—one of Job’s three beautiful daughters born after his trials, alongside Jemima and Keren-Happuch. The name means “cassia,” a fragrant cinnamon-like spice used in ancient anointing oils, giving it a subtle, aromatic sweetness. While not common in Scotland, the name found modern fame through Nigerian-British musician Keziah Jones, known for his bluesy, funk-infused style. Its most famous fictional bearer might be the mysterious Keziah in John Updike’s novel *The Witches of Eastwick*. A variant, Kezia, is more popular in the US, but the –h ending softens and elongates the sound. Expectant parents drawn to biblical names with a floral, earthy feel might find Keziah a distinctive yet melodic choice—rare, but
Girl 8 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20114 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7803 babies
- Total births
- 26since 1995
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 13%vs prior 5y