"cassia, sweet-scented bark"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Kessiah
Fragrant as cassia, beautiful as Job's daughter
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Meaning & Origin
"cinnamon-like spice"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: English
The Story of Kessiah
Kessiah is a variant of Keziah (also Kezia), the name of one of Job's three daughters in the Hebrew Bible (Job 42:14). Derived from the Hebrew 'qetsia,' referring to cassia bark — a sweet-scented spice similar to cinnamon. In Job, after all his suffering, God restores Job and blesses him with three beautiful daughters: Jemimah, Keziah, and Keren-Happuch. Keziah's beauty is described as unmatched in all the land.
Keziah/Kessiah has been gaining attention in the United States as parents seek deeply biblical but uncommon names. The name carried by Job's daughter — whose beauty was legendary — makes it both scripturally resonant and romantically appealing. The variant 'Kessiah' for boys is quite unusual.
In the Book of Job, the three daughters are given an inheritance equally with their brothers — a radical departure from ancient Near Eastern custom. This makes Keziah a symbol of equality and divine restoration. The name's use for boys is rare and reflects modern parents' appreciation for biblical gender-fluid naming.
Fun Facts
- Keziah was one of three daughters of Job, described as the most beautiful women in the land
- Cassia is a spice related to cinnamon, used in ancient Hebrew temple incense
- In medieval Europe, Kezia was used as a Jewish woman's name especially in England and Germany
Kessiah in Other Languages
Greek
Κασσία
Latin
Casia
Arabic
قصيعة
Hebrew
קְצִיעָה
Amharic
ቀዚያ
Popularity Over Time
#4,748
Current Rank
Rising
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Famous People Named Kessiah
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Keziah Jones
Musician
1968
Nigerian-born musician known for his genre 'blufunk' guitar style
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Kezia (biblical)
Religious
One of the three daughters of Job in the Hebrew Bible, described as among the most beautiful women of her time
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #4,748
- Total SSA Count
- 21
- Cultural Origins
- Jewish Christian American
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
Common Nicknames
Kess
Kessie
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Kessiah is also used as a girl name, ranked #53027.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kessiah
What does the name Kessiah mean?
"cassia, sweet-scented bark" (from Hebrew). "cinnamon-like spice" (from Hebrew). Kessiah is a variant of Keziah (also Kezia), the name of one of Job's three daughters in the Hebrew Bible (Job 42:14). Derived from the Hebrew 'qetsia,' referring to cassia bark — a sweet-scented spice similar to cinnamon. In Job, after all his suffering, God restores Job and blesses him with three beautiful daughters: Jemimah, Keziah, and Keren-Happuch. Keziah's beauty is described as unmatched in all the land.
What is the origin of the name Kessiah?
Kessiah has Hebrew, Jewish, Christian, and American origins. In Hebrew, it means "cassia, sweet-scented bark". In Hebrew, it means "cinnamon-like spice".
Is Kessiah a boy or girl name?
Kessiah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4748. As a girl name, it is ranked #53027. Kessiah is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Kessiah?
Kessiah is currently ranked #4748 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Kessiah?
Common nicknames for Kessiah include Kess and Kessie.
What are good middle names for Kessiah?
Popular middle name pairings include Kessiah James, Kessiah Noah, Kessiah Elijah, Kessiah Asher, Kessiah Levi, and Kessiah Jonah.
What are good sibling names for Kessiah?
Names that pair well with Kessiah as siblings include Keziah, Jemimah, Keren, Joab, Kezia, and Jeremiah.
How many syllables does Kessiah have?
Kessiah has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Kessiah a common or rare name?
Kessiah is an uncommon name, ranked #4748 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Kessiah
Kessiah is a boy name with Jewish, Christian, and American origins . The name means "cassia, sweet-scented bark" in Hebrew .
Is Kessiah a boy or girl name? Kessiah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,748 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #53,027. Kessiah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kessiah is currently ranked #4,748 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Kessiah has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Kessiah include Kess and Kessie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.