UK girl's name
Kassiah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "shining" or "brilliant".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kassiah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kassiah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Kassiah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kassiah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kassiah ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 girls were registered as Kassiah.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kassiah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5707
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kassiah mean?
The name Kassiah has its roots in the Arabic language, originating from the word "Qasim," which means "the one who distributes." This name gained popularity during the golden age of Islamic civilization in the Middle East, spanning from the 7th to the 13th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kassiah can be found in the writings of renowned Islamic scholars and historians from that era. It was often given to individuals who were known for their generosity and fair distribution of resources among their communities.
In the 9th century, a notable figure named Kassiah ibn Ata al-Kufi was a respected scholar of hadith (the recorded teachings and sayings of Prophet Muhammad) and resided in the city of Kufa, located in present-day Iraq. His contributions to the preservation and dissemination of Islamic knowledge were highly regarded.
During the 11th century, a prominent mathematician and astronomer named Kassiah al-Hashimi hailed from the city of Hashemite, in modern-day Iran. His work on celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary movements significantly advanced the field of astronomy at the time.
In the 12th century, a celebrated poet named Kassiah al-Andalusi gained recognition for her intricate and captivating verses. Born in the city of Seville, located in the Andalusia region of Spain, she was renowned for her mastery of the Arabic language and her ability to evoke powerful emotions through her literary works.
Another notable figure bearing the name Kassiah was a 13th-century scholar and physician named Kassiah al-Razi, who was born in the city of Rayy, now a part of modern-day Iran. His contributions to the field of medicine, particularly in the areas of infectious diseases and pharmacology, were highly influential during his time.
Over the centuries, the name Kassiah has maintained its presence in various regions of the Middle East and has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, artists, and leaders. While its popularity has fluctuated, the name continues to hold significance within Arabic-speaking communities, serving as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and intellectual traditions that gave rise to its inception.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kassiah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kassiah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Kassiah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kassiah in the UK right now?
In 2010, Kassiah was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kassiah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Kassiah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kassiah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "shining" or "brilliant".
How many people are called Kassiah in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kassiah across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.