Favorite; cinnamon; cassia
Keyshia is a modern American variant of Keziah, a biblical name meaning 'cassia' or 'cinnamon'. It is often associated with being a 'favorite' or 'greatly loved' child. The name gained significant visibility in the early 2000s due to popular music culture.
Less common today
Keyshia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,029 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter
Entrepreneur and model
