Kassidi

Meaning & origin

Kassidi is a modern respelling of the Irish surname Cassidy, which first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1983. The name hit its peak popularity in 1998, and since 1999 its usage has been falling. Currently ranked 7,133, it is given to roughly 1 in every 107,151 baby girls, making it a very uncommon choice. The variant spelling with a 'K' reflects a broader naming trend of the era, adding a contemporary twist to a traditional name. The name has been most prevalent in the 1990s and has not experienced any revival in recent decades. No U.S. state reported Kassidi among its top names, indicating its rarity across the country. While the original Cassidy has maintained more steady usage, Kassidi appeals to parents seeking a distinctive spin on a familiar sound.

Kassidi is a modern spelling variant of Cassidy, an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Ó Caiside, meaning 'descendant of Caiside'. The personal name Caiside likely means 'curly-headed' or 'curly-haired'. The surname Cassidy has been used as a given name since the 20th century, and the spelling Kassidi emerged in the 1980s as part of the trend of substituting 'K' for 'C'.