Casandra

Meaning of Casandra

This name comes from Greek mythology. It means 'she who is a shining man' or 'she who shines among men'.

Casandra has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Casandra

After ranking as high as #717 in 2001, Casandra has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Casandra

• Cassandra Clare
  Bestselling author of fantasy novels
• Cassandra Wilson
  Grammy-winning jazz singer
• Cassandra Harris
  Actress, Bond girl
• Cassandra Sainsbury
  Australian drug mule
• Cassandra Steele
  Singer-songwriter

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Questions about the name Casandra

What does the name Casandra mean?

Casandra means this name comes from greek mythology. it means 'she who is a shining man' or 'she who shines among men', and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Casandra a boy's or a girl's name?

Casandra is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Casandra?

Casandra did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Casandra most popular?

Casandra peaked at #717 in 2001.