Cinnamon or cassia tree
Derived from the Greek name Kassia, which refers to the fragrant spice tree. It is most famously associated with Saint Kassiani, a 9th-century Byzantine abbess, poet, and hymnographer known for her intelligence and spiritual devotion.
Less common today
Kassiani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,801 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Byzantine abbess, poet, and composer of hymns
A character in the Greek epic poem Erotokritos · Erotokritos
