Kassandra

Kassandra: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameGreek origin

Meaning and origin of Kassandra

  • A female given name from Ancient Greek, a rare spelling variant (or alternate transliteration) of Cassandra.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Κασσάνδρα (Kassándra).

How popular is Kassandra?

197U.S. babies in 2025
#120peak rank (1993)
33,528babies since 1880

Since 1880, 33,512 girls and 16 boys in the U.S. have been named Kassandra (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #120 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #5192 in 1993. In 2025, 197 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

188019201960200020252,742 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

Names similar to Kassandra

Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.

More Greek girl names

See all Greek names →

Sibling name ideas for Kassandra

Sister and brother names that share Kassandra's Greek roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.

Kassandra FAQ

What does the name Kassandra mean?

A female given name from Ancient Greek, a rare spelling variant (or alternate transliteration) of Cassandra. From Ancient Greek Κασσάνδρα (Kassándra).

What is the origin of the name Kassandra?

Kassandra is listed as a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Kassandra?

Since 1880, 33,512 girls and 16 boys in the U.S. have been named Kassandra (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #120 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #5192 in 1993. In 2025, 197 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Kassandra a boy or girl name?

Kassandra is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 33,512 girls and 16 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.