Cassia
Meaningcinnamon spice · Latin
- US rank
- #2,017
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,017 in 2025
94 babies were named Cassia in the US in 2025. It has climbed 642 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1954–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Cassia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 17,094 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Cassia, 94 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cassia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCassia first shows up in US birth records in 1954, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 71 years since.
- Best yearCassia is at its all-time high right now: #2,017 in 2025.
- Then vs nowCassia is 2.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 49,020 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 17,094.
- TrendCassia has climbed 642 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,017. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Latin, Cassia means “cinnamon spice”. Our records link it to French and Latin roots.
About the name Cassia
Cassia is a girl name of French and Latin origin meaning “cinnamon spice”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-sia”. US birth records list Cassia for girls from 1954 to 2025, in 60 of those 72 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #2,017 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,017, with 94 babies.
Origin:French namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.9 | 1,071,429 girls |
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 girls |
| 1970s | 9.2 | 109,290 girls |
| 1980s | 17 | 60,606 girls |
| 1990s | 20 | 48,924 girls |
| 2000s | 22 | 45,269 girls |
| 2010s | 30 | 33,715 girls |
| 2020s | 46 | 21,700 girls |
Other spellings of Cassia
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Cassia
What does the name Cassia mean?
Cassia means “cinnamon spice” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Cassia?
Cassia has French, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Cassia a boy or girl name?
Cassia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Cassia?
Cassia ranked #2,017 for US girls in 2025, given to 94 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#2,017).