Declining since 2000.
Popularity of Ketzia since 1998
Babies named Ketzia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 28 |
Meaning & origin
Ketzia is a rare biblical variant that has seen infrequent but steady use in the United States since the late 1990s. The name first appeared in Social Security Administration records in 1998, but it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names for any year. Its peak was in 2000, when it was given to a small number of baby girls, and since then its usage has been declining, with no recorded births in some recent years. As a spelling variant of Kezia, Ketzia carries the same aromatic meaning of 'cassia' or 'cinnamon,' connecting it to the Old Testament story of Job's second daughter. Parents drawn to unusual biblical names might appreciate Ketzia's distinctive sound and its close ties to more familiar forms like Keziah.
Ketzia is a variant spelling of Kezia (also Keziah), a name of Hebrew origin from the Old Testament. In the Bible, Kezia was the second daughter of Job, born after his restoration, and her name means 'cassia' or 'cinnamon-like bark,' referring to the fragrant spice tree. The name has seen occasional modern use, particularly in the United States since the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kez, Kezzie, Kiki
Sibling names for Ketzia
Names that share Ketzia's style, for a brother or sister.
