Uncertain; possibly related to joy or cassia
The exact etymology of Keja is difficult to pinpoint due to its rarity. It is often used as a modern diminutive or a creative variant of names like Keziah, which means 'cassia' or 'cinnamon' in Hebrew, or it may be used in various cultures with localized meanings such as 'joy'.
Less common today
Keja isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,818 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
