Rising since 1986, #2,017 for girls today.
Popularity of Cassia since 1954
Babies named Cassia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 141 |
| 1980s | 284 |
| 1990s | 367 |
| 2000s | 408 |
| 2010s | 518 |
| 2020s | 448 |
Meaning & origin
Cassia is a name with ancient roots, derived from the Latin for 'cinnamon.' It has been in use since the early Christian era, appearing in biblical genealogies. While never highly common, the name has seen a steady rise in the United States since 1986, and as of 2025 it ranks 2017 with 1 in 17,099 babies receiving the name. Its peak in popularity so far was in 2025. The name is most popular in Virginia, North Carolina, and California. Cassia offers a botanical connection with a soft, melodic sound, and it pairs well with classic sibling names like Julia and Silas.
Cassia comes from the Latin word 'cassia', which in turn derived from Greek 'kassia', referring to a type of cinnamon. In ancient times, cassia was a valuable spice and was used in perfumes and medicines. The name has been used as a given name since the early Christian era, often associated with the biblical Cassia, who was one of the three women named in the genealogy of Jesus.
Where Cassia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Cassia” around the world
Where Cassia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cassie, Cassy, Sia
Sibling names for Cassia
Names that share Cassia's style, for a brother or sister.
