MallowbyNames

Cassara

kuh-SAHR-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Cassara, itself an elaboration of Cass or a respelling of Cassarah.

Peak popularity
1988
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Cassara since 1987

Babies named Cassara per year in U.S. Social Security records.

612181990200020102020Most births 1988Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s37
1990s34
2000s54
2010s6
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Cassara is a modern name that first appeared in the United States in 1987, reflecting a trend of creating fresh, melodic names by combining familiar elements. It reached its peak usage in 1988, though the name has remained extremely rare, with fewer than 5 annual births in most years since. The name's trajectory has been stable, neither rising nor falling in any notable fashion, and it has not appeared in any state's top 1,000 list. Cassara's origins are obscure, likely an invented name or a respelling of existing names like Cassara or Kassara, and it carries no traditional meaning. Its rarity has kept it from gaining widespread recognition, but it continues to appear occasionally in U.S. birth records through the latest year, 2025.

Cassara is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1987. It appears to be an elaboration or respelling of names like Cass or Cassie, possibly influenced by the fashionable -ara suffix seen in names such as Tara or Sara. The name has no ancient or traditional etymology and is primarily a 20th-century invention.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Cass, Cassie, Sara

Variants: Cassarah, Kasara, Kassara

Sibling names for Cassara

Names that share Cassara's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Cassara mean?
The meaning of Cassara is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name, possibly derived from Cass or Cassie with the popular -ara suffix, or a respelling of similar names.
How popular is the name Cassara?
Cassara first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1987 and peaked in usage in 1988. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names and remains very rare, with fewer than 5 births per year in recent decades.
Is Cassara a boy or girl name?
Cassara is used almost exclusively for girls.