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Ketura

Girl name · Hebrew

Meaningincense · Hebrew form of Keturah

Ketura is a Hebrew girl name meaning “incense”. It's a form of Keturah, so it shares that name's history while sounding a little different. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It draws on the natural world. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Word funKetura doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
  • GenerationKetura peaked in 1981, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Ketura you'd meet today is about 44 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ketura would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 322,581 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryKetura first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
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hello, little Ketura

US births per million girls, 1973–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Ketura

Ketura is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “incense”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Hebrew names

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Questions about the name Ketura

What does the name Ketura mean?

Ketura means “incense” and comes from Hebrew, as a form of Keturah.

What is the origin of the name Ketura?

Ketura is Hebrew in origin. Other Hebrew names to consider are Mia (“possibly beloved”), Isabella (“God is my oath”), Ava (“possibly bird, or life”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).

Is Ketura a boy or girl name?

Ketura is a girl name. In 2025, 5 US girls were named Ketura.

How popular is the name Ketura?

Ketura ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1981, when it reached #5,254.

What should I know before naming my baby Ketura?

Ketura is a Hebrew girl name meaning “incense”. It's a form of Keturah, so it shares that name's history while sounding a little different. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It draws on the natural world. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.