Cassiopeia
Pronunciation: [ k-uhs-ee-uhp-EE-uh ]
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Cassiopeia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 380 babies have been named Cassiopeia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cassiopeia is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #9,271 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,271
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Cassiopeia
Cassiopeia is a girl name .
Cassiopeia is currently ranked #9,271 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cassiopeia include Cas, Cass, Cassy, Cassie, Cassi, Cassiy, Cassiie, Eia, Eiay, Eiaie, Peia, and Cay. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cassiopeia include Cassidy, Cassandra, Cassie, Cassandr, Cassia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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