Girl Name · Greek Origin
Cassandra
Cassandra is a girl baby name of Greek origin, meaning "Shining upon man". It currently sits in the Top 500 tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Cassandra often also consider Casondra.
Cassandra meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Shining upon man
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Cassandra to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Cassandra as C·A·S·S·A·N·D·R·A, with 9 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Cassandra is familiar without being overly common in the Top 500 tier.
Cassandra variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Cassandraa, Cassandrae, Cassandray, Cassandr.
- Nicknames: Cassa and C.
- Middle names: Pair Cassandra with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Cassandra middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Casondra, Cassaundra, Calandra, Cleopatra, Casimiro — full picks on the sibling names for Cassandra guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Cassandra? Browse our names like Cassandra guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Cassandra
What does the name Cassandra mean?
Cassandra means "Shining upon man" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Cassandra?
Cassandra originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Cassandra?
Cassandra has 9 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Cassandra a boy's or girl's name?
Cassandra is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Cassandra in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Cassandra sits in the Top 500 tier — familiar without being overly common.
What names are similar to Cassandra?
Names that share Cassandra's sound and style include Casondra, Cassaundra, Calandra, Cleopatra, Casimiro.
What middle names pair well with Cassandra?
Good middle-name fits for Cassandra pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Cassandra is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Cassandra is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Cassandra?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Cassandra share its rhythm without rhyming — Casondra, Cassaundra, Calandra all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.