Declining since 1999, #2,485 for girls today.
Popularity of Acacia since 1971
Babies named Acacia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 160 |
| 1980s | 513 |
| 1990s | 1,150 |
| 2000s | 1,193 |
| 2010s | 885 |
| 2020s | 409 |
Meaning & origin
Acacia is a floral name that entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1971, reflecting a broader trend toward nature-inspired names. It reached its peak popularity in 2002, but has since declined in usage; in 2025 it ranked 2485, with about 1 in 22,638 girls receiving the name. While not common, it has maintained a consistent presence, particularly in states like Colorado, California, and Texas. The name's lack of widespread use gives it a distinctive quality, appealing to parents seeking an uncommon yet familiar botanical choice.
Acacia is a floral name taken directly from the genus name of trees and shrubs commonly known as wattles. The word comes via Latin from Greek akakia, referring to a thorny tree found in Egypt and the Middle East. As a given name, Acacia first appeared in the United States in the 1970s and gained modest popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s, likely influenced by the rise of other nature-inspired names.
Where Acacia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Acacia” around the world
Where Acacia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cacia, Aca, Kee
Sibling names for Acacia
Names that share Acacia's style, for a brother or sister.
