Declining since 1987.
Popularity of Kasi since 1962
Babies named Kasi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 48 |
| 1970s | 352 |
| 1980s | 911 |
| 1990s | 632 |
| 2000s | 220 |
| 2010s | 93 |
| 2020s | 24 |
Meaning & origin
Kasi is a modern English name that entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1962. It achieved its highest usage in 1988, when it reached its peak year, but its popularity has been declining since 1987. The name is commonly considered a variant of Cassidy or Cassandra, though its exact origin is uncertain. Despite its falling trajectory, Kasi retains a simple, melodic quality that appeals to parents seeking a short, unpretentious name. No top states are associated with this name, indicating broad but low-frequency use across the country.
Kasi is likely a modern English diminutive or spelling variant of names such as Cassandra or Cassidy, or possibly inspired by the city of Kasi in India. It has been used as a given name in the United States since the 1960s, with its peak popularity in the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Kasi
Names that share Kasi's style, for a brother or sister.
