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Kassey

♀ Girl

Pronounced KASS-ee /ˈkæs.i/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Casey (from Irish O Cathasaigh, 'vigilant; watchful') and of Cassie (short for Cassandra). Bright and familiar.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright short name: Kassey echoes Casey ('vigilant; watchful') and Cassie (said 'KASS-ee'). Cheerful and modern.
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Origin LowIrish, English
MeaningA respelling of Casey (from Irish O Cathasaigh, 'vigilant; watchful') and of Cassie (short for Cassandra). Bright and familiar.
U.S. rank (2025)#14047 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 737

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219782025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kassey is a form of Casey and Cassie: Casey from the Irish O Cathasaigh, 'vigilant; watchful,' and Cassie short for Cassandra. Both routes feed this cheerful name — rare in the U.S. (said 'KASS-ee').

It appears rarely, next to the more common Casey and Cassie. Rare, bright, and breezy.

Did you know? Kassey respells Casey (from the Irish for 'vigilant; watchful') and also echoes Cassie (short for Cassandra) — a bright, breezy short name on two familiar routes (said 'KASS-ee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Kassey — Casey/Cassie respelling; two routes

Variations

CaseyCassieKasey

Nicknames

KassKassie

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If you like Kassey…

Casey— the Irish name it respells
Cassie— the Cassandra short form it echoes
Kasey— a like Casey respelling
Kacey— shares Kassey's Irish roots
Kayley— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kassey mean?

Kassey respells Casey (Irish, 'vigilant; watchful') and Cassie (short for Cassandra).

How do you pronounce Kassey?

It's said KASS-ee /ˈkæs.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kassey a boy or girl name?

Kassey is used here as a girl's name; Casey is unisex.

How popular is Kassey?

Kassey is a rare name in the U.S.

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