Kizzy
Kizzy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kizzy
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From a pet form of Kezia. Explained as a Mandinka name by Alex Haley in Roots (1976).
How popular is Kizzy?
Since 1880, 2,347 girls and 12 boys in the U.S. have been named Kizzy (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #223 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #4892 in 1977. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Kizzy
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Sibling name ideas for Kizzy
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Kizzy FAQ
What does the name Kizzy mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. From a pet form of Kezia. Explained as a Mandinka name by Alex Haley in Roots (1976).
What is the origin of the name Kizzy?
Kizzy is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Kizzy?
Since 1880, 2,347 girls and 12 boys in the U.S. have been named Kizzy (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #223 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #4892 in 1977. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Kizzy a boy or girl name?
Kizzy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,347 girls and 12 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.