Kassandra
k(a)-ssand-ra,
kass(an)-dra
US Popularity:2363
Origin:Greek
Meaning:The one who shines or excels over a man; Unheeded prophetess
Kassandra is a girl’s name of Greek origin. This name has a detailed history, translating to “the one who shines or excels over a man” and is known popularly to convey “unheeded prophetess.” In Greek mythology, Cassandra—a Trojan priestess of Apollo—was cursed with the ability to prophesize the future, but no one would ever believe her. The title has since been used as a rhetorical device to tell of someone whose accurate predictions are not believed. You might choose Kassandra to remind baby to stand sure in their truth, no matter who does or doesn’t believe them. Cassandra, as a name, has an enduring style that is even more modernized by its “K” counterpart.
Kassandra Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kassandra is currently #2546 on The Bump
Girl:Kassandra is currently #1126 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kassandra is currently #2363 in U.S. births
Girl:Kassandra is currently #905 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2363
in 2022
- 131
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Kassandra, May 2020
Behind the Name, Cassandra, June 2023
Name Doctor, Kassandra
Britannica, Cassandra, Greek mythology, February 2020
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