Meaning A female form of Cassius, famously the first name of the boxer Muhammad Ali, derived from the Latin 'cassus' meaning 'empty' or 'vain'. Origin of Cassia Roman , Latin Popular Middle Names Blair, Selene, Victoria Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Cassia KAESH-iyah Similar Names Kassie Alya Albina Albinia Albhda Charlotte-Louis Catelyn Vanity Marla Anastacia Year by Year Popularity of Cassia