Girl Name · Greek Origin
Kassandra
Kassandra is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Greek origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Kassandra is a girl baby name of Greek origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Kassandra often also consider Kandra.
Kassandra meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Kassandra has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Kassandra to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Kassandra as K·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, Kassandra is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Kassandra variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Kassandraa, Kassandrae, Kassandray, Kassandr.
- Nicknames: Kassa and K.
- Middle names: Pair Kassandra with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Kassandra middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Kandra, Kara, Kasen, Kason, Katherine — full picks on the sibling names for Kassandra guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Kassandra? Browse our names like Kassandra 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 Kassandra
What does the name Kassandra mean?
Kassandra has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Kassandra?
Kassandra originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Kassandra?
Kassandra has 9 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Kassandra a boy's or girl's name?
Kassandra is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Kassandra in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Kassandra sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Kassandra?
Names that share Kassandra's sound and style include Kandra, Kara, Kasen, Kason, Katherine.
What middle names pair well with Kassandra?
Good middle-name fits for Kassandra pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Kassandra is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Kassandra is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Kassandra?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kassandra share its rhythm without rhyming — Kandra, Kara, Kasen all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.