Find out how popular the first name Kasia has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kasia by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Kasia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 17 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kasia.

The history of the first name Kasia

Kasia is a diminutive form of the feminine name Katarzyna, which is the Polish version of the name Catherine. It originated from the Greek name Aikaterine, derived from the combination of the words "katharos" meaning "pure" and "hekatos" meaning "each of the two." The name Katarzyna first appeared in Poland in the 12th century, brought by the influence of the Latin Church.

The earliest recorded example of the name Kasia dates back to the 15th century, when it was used as a shortened form of Katarzyna among Polish nobility and commoners alike. One of the earliest known bearers of the name Kasia was Kasia Bełska, a Polish noblewoman born in the late 15th century, who was renowned for her philanthropic work and support for the arts.

Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Kasia. One of the most famous was Kasia Grochowska (1939-2018), a Polish actress and theater director who was widely acclaimed for her performances in both classical and contemporary plays. Another notable Kasia was Kasia Łuniewska (1947-2021), a Polish singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in the 1970s and became known for her unique blend of folk and rock music.

In the field of sports, Kasia Cichocka (born 1981) is a Polish professional tennis player who has won several titles on the WTA Tour and represented Poland in the Fed Cup. Kasia Wawrzak (born 1985) is a former Polish professional volleyball player who played as a middle blocker for the Polish national team and won numerous medals in international competitions.

One of the earliest recorded literary references to the name Kasia can be found in the 16th-century Polish poetry collection "Fraszki" by Jan Kochanowski, where the name is mentioned in several poems celebrating the beauty and virtues of a woman named Kasia.

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