Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
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Kassandra
GirlGreek
- Meaning
- uncertain (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- kuh-SAN-druh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,177
- US babies 2025
- 197
- Best rank
- #120 (1993)
- Peak year
- 1993
Meaning and origin of Kassandra
Kassandra is usually linked to Greek roots, but its original meaning is uncertain.
Kassandra is a spelling of Cassandra closer to the original Greek. In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a Trojan princess, a daughter of King Priam, given the gift of prophecy by Apollo but cursed so that no one would believe her warnings. The meaning of her name is uncertain; one proposed explanation is "shining upon men," but scholars do not agree. Her story made her name a symbol for anyone whose warnings go unheeded. Kassandra is dramatic and memorable, and Kassie, Sandra and Kasia are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Kassandra first appears in US Social Security records in 1945. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 37 different years, starting in 1981. Its best national rank was #120 in 1993, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,731 babies. In 2025, 197 babies were named Kassandra, and it ranked #1,177 nationally. That is 47% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #4,137 in 1950, #1,156 in 1980, #284 in 2000, #546 in 2010, and #1,177 in 2025. Of the 33,512 US girls named Kassandra since records began, 43% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 8,679 babies. Since 2010, 4,932 more have been named Kassandra.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Hayley, Chelsey, Hillary, Raven, and Tori.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kassandra ranked highest in Nevada, California, and Illinois.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | #564 | 5 |
| California | #630 | 50 |
| Illinois | #829 | 11 |
| Texas | #849 | 35 |
| Arizona | #972 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Kassandra is usually pronounced kuh-SAN-druh, with three syllables. It has nine letters, starts with K and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Kassandra
A few middle names that flow with Kassandra: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kassandra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kassandra mean?
Kassandra is usually linked to Greek roots, but its original meaning is uncertain.
What is the origin of the name Kassandra?
Kassandra has Greek roots. Kassandra is a spelling of Cassandra closer to the original Greek.
Is Kassandra a popular name?
Not especially. Kassandra ranked #1,177 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Kassandra a boy or girl name?
Kassandra is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Kassandra?
Kassandra is usually pronounced kuh-SAN-druh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings