Cassandra vs Kylie
Cassandra and Kyliecompared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
In 1989, Cassandra was ranked #34 and Kylie #82 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
New Zealand · Girls
In 1990, Cassandra was ranked #90 and Kylie #94 among girls in New Zealand.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2025, Cassandra was ranked #885 and Kylie #413 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Cassandra was ranked #490 and Kylie #1110 among girls in England and Wales.
Scotland · Girls
In 2024, Cassandra was ranked #541 and Kylie #790 among girls in Scotland.
Cassandra and Kylie over time
Cassandra and Kylie appear together in 3 published lists, across 71 years of shared records. Kylie held the stronger position in more years in 2 of them, Cassandra in 1.
The order between them changed and held in 2 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Cassandra reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 2 of those lists, Kylie in 1. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One took the other's place near the top
In New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Cassandra moved into the top 50 at #34 in 1989 as Kylie fell out of it to #82, having been #23 the year before.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 1989, Cassandra moved ahead of Kylie in New South Wales, Australia · Girls — #28 and #23 the year before became #34 and #82.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Cassandra and Kylie changed places 10 times in England and Wales · Girls between 1996 and 2025, ending at #490 and #1110.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 21 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Cassandra and Kylie averaged 52.0 places apart, ending at #34 and #82.
- Longest-running competitions
Cassandra and Kylie were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #490 and #1110.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Girls within 2 years — Cassandra #319 in 1996, Kylie #349 in 1998.
List by list
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Cassandra held the stronger position in 20 of those years, Kylie in 10.
Highest recorded here: Cassandra #319 in 1996, Kylie #349 in 1998.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Cassandra #490, Kylie #1110.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls21 shared years, 1969–1989
Cassandra held the stronger position in 1 of those years, Kylie in 20.
Highest recorded here: Cassandra #28 in 1988, Kylie #2 in 1971.
The order changed in 1989: Cassandra moved ahead. In 1988 they stood at #28 and #23; by 1989 that had become #34 and #82.
Most recent shared year, 1989: Cassandra #34, Kylie #82.
Republic of Ireland · Girls20 shared years, 1987–2025
Cassandra held the stronger position in 6 of those years, Kylie in 13.
Highest recorded here: Cassandra #242 in 1987, Kylie #250 in 1989.
The order changed in 2008: Kylie moved ahead. In 2007 they stood at #624 and #705; by 2008 that had become #665 and #665.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Cassandra #885, Kylie #413.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Cassandra
Pairs where Cassandra shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Hayley vs Cassandra
Across 21 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Hayley and Cassandra averaged 10.2 places apart, ending at #31 and #90.
Hayley · Cassandra · 21 shared years, 1979–1999 · Closest over the longest run
- Jasmine vs Cassandra
In New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Jasmine moved into the top 50 at #30 in 1996 as Cassandra fell out of it to #51, having been #34 the year before.
Jasmine · Cassandra · 15 shared years, 1982–1999 · One took the other's place near the top
- Zoe vs Cassandra
In New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Zoe moved into the top 50 at #31 in 1996 as Cassandra fell out of it to #51, having been #34 the year before.
Zoe · Cassandra · 18 shared years, 1981–1999 · One took the other's place near the top
- Jade vs Cassandra
In New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Jade moved into the top 50 at #36 in 1996 as Cassandra fell out of it to #51, having been #34 the year before.
Jade · Cassandra · 22 shared years, 1978–1999 · One took the other's place near the top
Other comparisons involving Kylie
Pairs where Kylie shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Rebecca vs Kylie
In 1976, Rebecca moved ahead of Kylie in New South Wales, Australia · Girls — #5 and #3 the year before became #1 and #5.
Rebecca · Kylie · 24 shared years, 1966–1989 · One moved ahead of the other
- Kylie vs Joanne
In 1971, Kylie moved ahead of Joanne in New South Wales, Australia · Girls — #6 and #5 the year before became #2 and #6.
Kylie · Joanne · 24 shared years, 1965–1988 · One moved ahead of the other
- Karen vs Kylie
In 1971, Kylie moved ahead of Karen in New South Wales, Australia · Girls — #2 and #6 the year before became #4 and #2.
Karen · Kylie · 22 shared years, 1965–1986 · One moved ahead of the other
- Kylie vs Donna
In 1970, Kylie moved ahead of Donna in New South Wales, Australia · Girls — #18 and #13 the year before became #6 and #16.
Kylie · Donna · 18 shared years, 1965–1982 · One moved ahead of the other
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — one took the other's place near the top.
- Sean vs Adam
In Republic of Ireland · Boys, Adam moved into the top 50 at #9 in 2018 as Sean fell out of it to #74, having been #5 the year before.
Sean · Adam · 61 shared years, 1965–2025 · One took the other's place near the top
- Charlie vs Oisin
In Republic of Ireland · Boys, Charlie moved into the top 50 at #10 in 2018 as Oisin fell out of it to #247, having been #11 the year before.
Charlie · Oisin · 33 shared years, 1983–2025 · One took the other's place near the top
- Sean vs Charlie
In Republic of Ireland · Boys, Charlie moved into the top 50 at #10 in 2018 as Sean fell out of it to #74, having been #5 the year before.
Sean · Charlie · 33 shared years, 1983–2025 · One took the other's place near the top
- Sean vs Liam
In Republic of Ireland · Boys, Liam moved into the top 50 at #11 in 2018 as Sean fell out of it to #74, having been #5 the year before.
Sean · Liam · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · One took the other's place near the top
Other pairs from New South Wales, Australia lists
Pairs measured inside New South Wales, Australia's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- Thomas vs Edward
Over 70 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Thomas rose about as far as Edward fell — from #44 and #48 in 1952 to #13 and #75 in 2025.
Thomas · Edward · 70 shared years, 1952–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Alexander vs Edward
Over 67 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Alexander rose about as far as Edward fell — from #80 and #48 in 1952 to #22 and #75 in 2025.
Alexander · Edward · 67 shared years, 1952–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Thomas vs Andrew
Over 63 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Thomas rose about as far as Andrew fell — from #44 and #51 in 1952 to #8 and #89 in 2016.
Thomas · Andrew · 63 shared years, 1952–2016 · Mirrored each other
- Andrew vs Alexander
Over 60 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Alexander rose about as far as Andrew fell — from #51 and #80 in 1952 to #89 and #9 in 2016.
Andrew · Alexander · 60 shared years, 1952–2016 · Mirrored each other
Other pairs ranked together in the 1980s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 1980 and 1989.
- Grace vs Sinead
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #109 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2022 they were #2 and #905.
Grace · Sinead · 58 shared years, 1964–2022 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Therese
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #127 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2015 they were #8 and #896.
Grace · Therese · 51 shared years, 1964–2015 · Started together, ended far apart
- Sarah vs Lorraine
In 1964 they stood at #46 and #47 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 1 places apart; by 2018 they were #21 and #896.
Sarah · Lorraine · 50 shared years, 1964–2018 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Pamela
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #116 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2017 they were #3 and #873.
Grace · Pamela · 46 shared years, 1964–2017 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Cassandra | Kylie |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | Emerged in Australia, reportedly meaning 'boomerang' in the Nyungar Aboriginal language; alternatively read as a feminine form of Kyle or a blend of the phonetic elements 'ky' and 'lee'. |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Nyungar (Australian Aboriginal), disputed alternative readings |
| Pronunciation | /ˈkaɪ.li/ | |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | Norway · Girls #340 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Girls #413 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | Not yet recorded | 90/100 |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 70/100 | 94/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Kylie has a recorded origin (Nyungar (Australian Aboriginal), disputed alternative readings); Cassandra does not have one recorded yet.
- Cassandra has 3 syllables, compared with 2 for Kylie.
- A meaning is recorded for Kylie; Cassandra doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ.
How each name got here
Cassandra
Popularity journey
First recorded1969
First recorded at #99 among girls in New South Wales, Australia in 1969 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Highest recorded1969–1999
Highest recorded position: #25 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 1992 (recorded 1969–1999).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #490 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Kylie
Popularity journey
First recorded1965
First recorded at #84 among girls in New South Wales, Australia in 1965 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Highest recorded1965–1989
Highest recorded position: #2 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 1971 (recorded 1965–1989).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #1110 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls