Kezia is the shorter spelling of Keziah, a Hebrew name that means "cassia", the sweet-smelling bark of a tree in the cinnamon family. In the Book of Job it is the name of his second daughter, and the Puritans brought it to America in the 17th century. In the United States Kezia has remained a quiet choice, ranking number 2470 in 2007 and number 2840 in 2025.