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Kassiani

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Pronounced kah-see-AH-nee /kɑ.siˈɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek — variously 'cinnamon' (kassia, an aromatic spice) and 'of the (Roman) Cassii family'; the name of a Byzantine hymnographer saint, KassianiLow

In 30 seconds: Cinnamon; of the Cassii: Kassiani is Greek. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kah-see-AH-nee').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the Greek — variously 'cinnamon' (kassia, an aromatic spice) and 'of the (Roman) Cassii family'; the name of a Byzantine hymnographer saint, Kassiani

U.S. rank (2024)#8670 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 99

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kassiani comes from the Greek — variously 'cinnamon' (kassia, an aromatic spice) and 'of the (Roman) Cassii family'; the name of a Byzantine hymnographer saint, Kassiani (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'kah-see-AH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears in Greek families. Rare, cinnamon at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Kassiani is variously 'cinnamon' (the aromatic spice) and 'of the Cassii family' in Greek — the name of a Byzantine hymnographer saint — lyrical and classic (said 'kah-see-AH-nee').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Kassiani — routes layered

Variations

CassianiKassiaKassianni

Nicknames

Kassie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kassiani mean?

Kassiani is Greek, variously 'cinnamon' and 'of the Cassii family'; the name of a Byzantine saint; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kassiani?

It's said kah-see-AH-nee /kɑ.siˈɑ.ni/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Kassiani a boy or girl name?

Kassiani is a girl's name.

How popular is Kassiani?

Kassiani is a very rare name in the U.S.