"fragrant spice, sweet bark"
Kasiah
A Biblical spice name with rare, sweet character
Meaning & Origin
The Story of Kasiah
Kasiah is a masculine variant of Kezia or Cassia, derived from the Hebrew Qetsiyah, referring to the cassia tree, whose fragrant bark was used as a spice in ancient times. In the Hebrew Bible, Keziah is the name of one of the daughters of Job. The spice cassia (similar to cinnamon) was considered precious and sacred in the ancient Near East.
Kasiah is an uncommon but rising name in the US, particularly in African American communities where Biblical and Hebrew names hold strong appeal. Its sound bridges familiar names like Isaiah and Josiah while feeling distinctive.
In the Hebrew Bible, Keziah was one of the three beautiful daughters of Job, and their father gave them an inheritance equal to their brothers, a progressive act for its time. The name thus carries associations of beauty, justice, and resilience.
Fun Facts
- Cassia was used as a sacred anointing spice in the Temple in Jerusalem according to Exodus 30:24
- The daughters of Job in the Bible are among the few women explicitly named in that book
Kasiah in Other Languages
Famous People Named Kasiah
Keziah (Biblical)
Religious
One of the three daughters of Job in the Hebrew Bible, known for her beauty and her father's unusual bequest of inherita...
One of the three daughters of Job in the Hebrew Bible, known for her beauty and her father's unusual bequest of inheritance
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #2,387
- Total SSA Count
- 59
- Cultural Origins
- American African American Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Pairs Well With
Sibling Names
Also a Girl Name
Kasiah is also used as a girl name, ranked #9702.
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About the Name Kasiah
Kasiah is a boy name with American, African American, and Hebrew origins . The name means "fragrant spice, sweet bark" in Hebrew .
Is Kasiah a boy or girl name? Kasiah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #2,387 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,702. Kasiah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kasiah is currently ranked #2,387 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Kasiah has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Kasiah include Kas and Kasi. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kasiah include Kasir . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.