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Qetsiyah

keh-TSEE-yah /kɛtsiˈjɑ/ Hebrew

At a glance

In short
Qetsiyah is a Hebrew name meaning "cassia," evoking nature's beauty and aromatic elegance. Rare and unique, it offers deep historical roots and cultural heritage.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2024 (#15,293)
Babies in 2024
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#15,251 in 2021
First recorded
2021

Meaning of Qetsiyah

Qetsiyah is a unique and melodious name of Hebrew origin, pronounced as keh-TSEE-yah. This beautiful name carries a rich cultural heritage and is derived from the Hebrew word for "cassia," a spice tree known for its fragrant bark, which was used in ancient times for making perfumes and incense. Qetsiyah evokes images of nature's beauty and aromatic elegance, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a name with deep historical roots and natural connotations. Though relatively rare in the United States, with only five occurrences each in 2021 and 2022, this rarity adds to its charm and distinctiveness. A common variation of the name is Ketsia, offering an alternative spelling while maintaining the same enchanting pronunciation and essence.

How to pronounce Qetsiyah

Hebrew

Popularity of Qetsiyah in the U.S.

Qetsiyah was last recorded in the U.S. in 2024, ranked #15,293 with 5 babies. It peaked at #15,251 in 2021. It first appears in the records in 2021.

Bar and line chart: Qetsiyah in the U.S., 2021–2024. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 5 in 2021 and 5 in 2024. Line: rank among girl names, peak #15,251 in 2021, #15,293 in 2024.
  • Girls named Qetsiyah (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2021–2024. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2021⁠–⁠2024 3 rows
Qetsiyah: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2024515,293back (not recorded in 2023)
2022515,306▼ 55
2021515,251new