The baby name Kizha is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA (Tamil): /kiɻa/; approximate English respelling: KEE-zhah (zh ≈ Tamil retroflex approximant).
Kizha is Tamil in Origin.
The baby name Kizha is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA (Tamil): /kiɻa/; approximate English respelling: KEE-zhah (zh ≈ Tamil retroflex approximant).
Kizha is Tamil in Origin.
Kizha (usually pronounced KEE-zhah or KIH-zhah) is a modern given name of blended origin, rare in use. It most often appears in anglophone communities from the late 20th century onward. The spelling and sound place it between Hebrew Keziah (Qetsiyah), a biblical name meaning “cassia/cinnamon,” and African‑American Keisha, ultimately linked to Arabic Aisha, “alive.” As such, Kizha is commonly interpreted as either “cassia” or “life.”
Variants and related forms include Kizah, Kiza, Kizzy, Keziah/Kezia, Keisha/Kesha, and Kisha. Nicknames such as Kiz, Zha, or Zee are used. While some bearers cite inspiration from South Indian Tamil words like kizhakku (“east”), Kizha itself is not a traditional Tamil personal name. Usage remains contemporary and unisex in small numbers, with a z‑h cluster that feels modern yet echoes scriptural and Arabic-rooted traditions.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| IQ | 0 | #133 | 1 | 3,533 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #467 | 38 | 11,303 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Kizha is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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