The baby name Kezie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɛzi/ (KEZ-ee).
The baby name Kezie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɛzi/ (KEZ-ee).
Kezie is Hebrew, Igbo in Origin.
Kezie most commonly relates to Kezia/Keziah, a biblical name from Hebrew Qetzi’ah meaning “cassia,” the fragrant cinnamon-like spice; Job’s daughter bears the name, and it long symbolized sweetness and beauty. Adopted by English Puritans in the 17th century, it persisted in Scotland, where the pet form Kezzie became familiar; Kezie functions as a streamlined modern variant with a similar sound. While Keziah is traditionally feminine, Kezie has developed unisex use in contemporary naming.
Beyond its Hebrew lineage, Kezie also appears in West Africa - especially in Igbo-speaking communities - as an independent given name or a clipped form of longer names such as Chikezie or Okezie; in those cases, the meaning follows the parent name. Related forms and nicknames include Kezia, Keziah, Kezzie, Kezziah, Kezi, Kizzie, and Kez. The name’s cross-cultural footprint and gentle, zesty sound contribute to its modern appeal.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG | 0 | #271 | 2 | 5,926 | |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #822 | 5 | 15,093 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #922 | 30 | 16,906 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Kezie is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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