Shining or bright; from the holy city
In Sanskrit, Kasi (often spelled Kashi) refers to the city of Varanasi, known as the 'City of Light.' It is derived from the root 'kas,' meaning to shine or be bright. In some Western contexts, it is also used as a diminutive of Katherine or Cassandra.
Less common today
Kasi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,474 in 1991.
American film director and actress
Jamaican model and entrepreneur
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
