Kassandra

An uncommon Greek pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysGreekDeclining
#1217 14in 2024

Meaning & Origin

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

Kassandra is a girl's and boy's baby name of Greek origin, an alternate transliteration of Cassandra, from the ancient Greek — the exact meaning is debated, but possibly connected to kekasmai (to excel, to shine) or kassō (to inflame), meaning 'she who entangles men.'

In Greek mythology, Cassandra was the Trojan princess gifted with prophecy but cursed to never be believed — making hers one of history's most tragic stories. The K spelling offers a slightly more unusual visual presentation of this rich mythological name, with all its themes of truth, vision, and the pain of being right.

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Popularity Over Time

Kassandra was #344 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1217, but its charm endures.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kassandra
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s985
2010s3,746
2000s8,679
1990s14,529
1980s3,967
1970s867
1960s384
1950s119
1940s36

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(80 years, 19452024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kassandra
YearBirthsRank
2024193#1217
2023191#1231
2022192#1251
2021201#1200
2020208#1142
2019244#1051
2018254#1021
2017300#896
2016354#807
2015373#756
2014414#685
2013394#710
2012411#687
2011463#624
2010539#546
2009533#574
2008579#531
2007646#500
2006763#417
2005870#360

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Kassandra as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Kassandra has also been given to 16 boys in the U.S. since 1993.

Unranked
Current rank
16
Total births
1993
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Kassandra be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Kassandra is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1217. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19452024) · Methodology