Cassia vs Hillary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cassia

Girl #2,232 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"cinnamon tree, spice plant"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,232
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cassie, Cass

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Hillary

Girl #2,340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful, merry, joyful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,340
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hil, Hillie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cassia Rank #2,232
Hillary Rank #2,340

Cassia is more popular, ranked #2232 vs #2340 for Hillary.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cassia ___

  • Cassia Jane
  • Cassia Rose
  • Cassia Wren
  • Cassia Lou
  • Cassia Elise
  • Cassia May

Hillary ___

  • Hillary Ann
  • Hillary Jane
  • Hillary Grace
  • Hillary Marie
  • Hillary Louise
  • Hillary Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cassia

Silas Thea Jasper Lyra Felix

If you choose Hillary

Ashley Courtney Chelsea Whitney Spencer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassia or Hillary more popular?

Cassia is more popular, ranked #2232 compared to Hillary at #2340 in the United States.

What do Cassia and Hillary mean?

Cassia means "cinnamon tree, spice plant" (Latin/Greek origin). Hillary means "cheerful, merry, joyful" (Latin origin).

Are Cassia and Hillary boy or girl names?

Cassia is primarily a girl name. Hillary is primarily a girl name.

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