The baby name Kasidy is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KAS-i-dee (IPA: /ˈkæsɪdi/).
Kasidy is Irish (Gaelic) in Origin.
The baby name Kasidy is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KAS-i-dee (IPA: /ˈkæsɪdi/).
Kasidy is Irish (Gaelic) in Origin.
Kasidy is a modern respelling of Cassidy, an Irish surname-turned-given name from Ó Caiside, meaning “descendant of Caiside.” The personal name Caiside is linked to the Gaelic root cas, “curly(-haired),” yielding the usual interpretation “curly(-haired)” or “curly-headed.” The O’Caiside family of Fermanagh were noted medieval physicians serving the Maguire chieftains, anchoring the name in Irish scholastic and clan history. Pronunciation mirrors Cassidy: KASS-ih-dee.
As a given name, Cassidy gained traction in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century, used for all genders but especially popular for girls in North America; cultural echoes like the outlaw nickname Butch Cassidy contributed to its visibility. Kasidy offers a sleek, contemporary twist with a K and single s. Related spellings include Cassidy, Kassidy, Casidy, Cassidi, and Cassidee; nicknames range from Cass and Cassie to Sid. The Kasidy form remains rarer and modern in style.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Girls | 2004 | #292 | 5 | 2,526 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #511 | 8 | 9,861 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2022 | #894 | 10 | 8,739 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Kasidy is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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