Declining since 1987, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Kesia since 1964
Babies named Kesia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 84 |
| 1970s | 208 |
| 1980s | 158 |
| 1990s | 111 |
| 2000s | 76 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Kesia is a rare name that first appeared on U.S. records in 1964. It saw peak popularity in 1977, though even then it was uncommon. Since 1987, its usage has been steadily declining. In 2024, it ranked 13,208th nationwide, placing it as a very distinctive choice. The name may be linked to the biblical Keziah, one of Job's daughters, or could be a Scottish feminine form of Christopher. Its infrequent use and lack of strong associations give it a quiet, understated appeal.
Kesia is a name of debated origin. It may be a feminine form of Kester, the Scottish and northern English variant of Christopher, ultimately from Greek Khristophoros meaning 'bearing Christ.' Alternatively, it could be a spelling variant of Kezia or Keshia, which appears in the Old Testament as the name of Job's second daughter (Job 42:14). The Hebrew name Keziah (קְצִיעָה) means 'cassia,' a type of cinnamon spice. The name has been in use since the 17th century among English speakers, primarily in Scotland and England.
“Kesia” around the world
Where Kesia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kez, Kizzy, Kia
Sibling names for Kesia
Names that share Kesia's style, for a brother or sister.
