The baby name Kessya is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɛs.jə/ (KES-yah).
Kessya is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Kessya is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɛs.jə/ (KES-yah).
Kessya is Hebrew in Origin.
Kessya is a modern feminine name most often understood as a creative variant of Késsia/Kessia, the Portuguese adaptation of Hebrew Keziah (qetsi‘ah), meaning "cassia" or "cinnamon bark," the fragrant spice. Keziah appears in the Book of Job as one of his three daughters, giving the name a quietly biblical resonance while retaining a botanical, aromatic image.
The spelling with -y- and double s reflects late 20th-century stylistic trends in Brazil and other Lusophone communities, where the name sees most use; it is seldom recorded before that period. Related and cognate forms include Keziah, Kezia, Keziah, Kézia and Quézia in Portuguese, Kessia and Késsia, as well as Kesya and Kessy as streamlined variants or nicknames. Cassia/Kássia is a parallel name linked by meaning rather than direct etymology (from Latin cassia). Overall, Kessya blends biblical heritage with modern, melodious flair.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #402 | 4 | 3,185 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #873 | 69 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
Kessya is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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