Rising since 2011, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Kasiyah since 2005
Babies named Kasiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Kasiyah is a modern, rare name first recorded in the United States in 2005. It has been steadily rising in use since 2011, reflecting a broader trend for inventive, melodic names with the popular 'yah' ending. In its peak year, 2025, Kasiyah ranked 6,546th nationally and was given to approximately 1 in 94,545 newborn girls. The name has not yet appeared in any state's top 1000 lists, indicating its niche but growing appeal among parents seeking a distinctive choice. With no clear traditional origins, Kasiyah exemplifies the contemporary practice of crafting new names from familiar sounds and fashionable suffixes, often blending elements of names like Aaliyah or Kaya. Its rise from minimal usage to a consistent presence suggests it fills a desire for originality while remaining easy to pronounce and spell.
Kasiyah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2005. It may be a creative spelling influenced by names like Kaya, Aaliyah, or Kasia, a Polish diminutive of Katherine. The name has no clear traditional etymology and is best understood as a modern coinage, likely formed from fashionable sounds and suffixes.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kasi, Sia, Kaya
Sibling names for Kasiyah
Names that share Kasiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
