Kasandra Girl

Popularity: #925 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kuh-SAN-druh //kəˈsændrə//

Origin: Greek; Latin

Meaning: Greek: defender of men; Latin: pure

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kasandra is derived from the ancient Greek name Κασσάνδρα (Kassandra), which is believed to be composed of the elements "kassandra," meaning "to shine" or "to excel," and "aner," meaning "man." This etymology suggests a meaning akin to "shining upon men" or "one who excels among men." The name entered the English language through Latin adaptations, particularly during the Renaissance when classical names gained renewed interest in Europe, leading to its incorporation into various European languages. Historically, Kassandra is most notably associated with the figure from Greek mythology, specifically a daughter of Priam, the king of Troy.

According to myth, she was granted the gift of prophecy by the god Apollo, but cursed so that no one would believe her predictions. This tragic narrative has been a subject of various literary works throughout history, including plays by Euripides and Aeschylus in the 5th century BCE, and later adaptations in the works of Shakespeare and other playwrights.

The name's association with this poignant mythological figure has contributed to its enduring presence in literature and culture. Culturally, Kassandra has come to symbolize foresight and the tragic consequences of being unheeded.

The name has been invoked in various artistic and literary contexts, reflecting themes of knowledge, power, and the often-painful burden of truth. In addition to its classical roots, the name has seen variations in different cultures, including Cassandra in Latin and Kassandra in modern adaptations.

These variations have helped maintain the name's relevance across different eras and artistic expressions, ensuring its place in the tapestry of historical and cultural narratives.

Famous people named Kasandra

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Kasandra D. is a singer best known for her work in the music industry and her contributions to various albums.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Kasandra, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Kasandra. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kasandra was first seen in the United States in 1943.

Kasandra has ranked as high as #1105 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Kasandra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kasandra is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kasandra was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kasandra.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 23 23
2024 12 12
2023 30 30
2022 18 18
2021 18 18
2020 22 22
2019 28 28
2018 25 25
2017 23 23
2016 40 40
2015 40 40
2014 52 52
2013 55 55
2012 90 90
2011 84 84
2010 122 122
2009 138 138
2008 150 150
2007 195 195
2006 222 222
2005 261 261
2004 268 268
2003 293 293
2002 331 331
2001 365 365
2000 296 296
1999 317 317
1998 324 324
1997 346 346
1996 325 325
1995 343 343
1994 366 366
1993 391 391
1992 311 311
1991 296 296
1990 321 321
1989 303 303
1988 242 242
1987 185 185
1986 150 150
1985 134 134
1984 153 153
1983 130 130
1982 141 141
1981 122 122
1980 78 78
1979 89 89
1978 66 66
1977 80 80
1976 61 61
1975 48 48
1974 65 65
1973 77 77
1972 81 81
1971 76 76
1970 96 96
1969 77 77
1968 59 59
1967 46 46
1966 38 38
1965 36 36
1964 26 26
1963 29 29
1962 14 14
1961 25 25
1960 26 26
1959 19 19
1958 20 20
1957 20 20
1956 15 15
1955 11 11
1954 12 12
1953 15 15
1952 9 9
1951 7 7
1950 8 8
1949 12 12
1948 6 6
1947 9 9
1945 6 6
1943 5 5

Top States for Kasandra (2023)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 8
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