Keziah vs Rafferty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keziah

Girl #863 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"cassia tree, cinnamon spice"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Puritan African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#863
Total SSA Count
311
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kez, Kezia, Zia

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Rafferty

Boy #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,163
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raff, Rafe, Riff

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Popularity Comparison

Keziah Rank #863
Rafferty Rank #5,163

Keziah is more popular, ranked #863 vs #5163 for Rafferty.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keziah ___

  • Keziah Grace
  • Keziah Joy
  • Keziah Ruth
  • Keziah Mae
  • Keziah Anne
  • Keziah Hope

Rafferty ___

  • Rafferty James
  • Rafferty John
  • Rafferty William
  • Rafferty Cole
  • Rafferty Grey
  • Rafferty Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keziah

Jemima Naomi Ezra Caleb Miriam

If you choose Rafferty

Cormac Declan Finnian Saoirse Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keziah or Rafferty more popular?

Keziah is more popular, ranked #863 compared to Rafferty at #5163 in the United States.

What do Keziah and Rafferty mean?

Keziah means "cassia tree, cinnamon spice" (Hebrew origin). Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin).

Are Keziah and Rafferty boy or girl names?

Keziah is primarily a girl name. Rafferty is primarily a boy name.

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