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Casandra

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningpossibly shining upon men · Greek

Casandra is a Mexican girl name thought to mean “shining upon men”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Casandra has the name Asa hiding inside it.
  • GenerationCasandra peaked in 1989, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Casandra you'd meet today is about 36 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Casandra would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 178,571 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryCasandra first shows up in US birth records in 1940, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 85 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1940–2025

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About the name Casandra

Casandra is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “possibly shining upon men”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

Other spellings of Casandra

Girl name: Cassandra

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Questions about the name Casandra

What does the name Casandra mean?

Casandra means “possibly shining upon men” and comes from Greek. Name experts don't fully agree on its roots, so this is the most likely meaning rather than a certainty. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Nelly (“shining light”), Kashvi (“shining”), Jelena (“shining light”) and Taliesin (“shining brow”).

What is the origin of the name Casandra?

Casandra is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Casandra a boy or girl name?

Casandra is a girl name. In 2025, 9 US girls were named Casandra.

How popular is the name Casandra?

Casandra ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1989, when it reached #396. Over the last five years it has slipped 2,895 places.

What names are similar to Casandra?

If you like Casandra, you might also like Cassandra, Nelly, Kashvi, Jelena and Taliesin. Cassandra is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Casandra?

Casandra is a Mexican girl name thought to mean “shining upon men”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.