Holding steady.
Popularity of Kacia since 1976
Babies named Kacia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 95 |
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kacia is a modern, rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976. Its etymology is uncertain, but it may be a creative respelling of Cassia or Acacia, or a purely invented name. The name has never entered the top 1000, with its peak year being 1990. Over the past few decades, its trajectory has been stable, with very few annual births. The name's lack of top states suggests it is not regionally concentrated. Parents drawn to Kacia may appreciate its melodic, -ia ending and its uniqueness.
Kacia first appeared in the United States in 1976, with no clear historical or linguistic root. It may have been coined as a creative spelling of Cassia (from the Greek meaning 'cinnamon') or Acacia (from the Greek 'akis' meaning 'thorn'). Alternatively, it could be a purely phonetic invention, following the fashionable pattern of names ending in '-ia'. Its usage has remained rare and stable, with a peak in 1990.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kaci, Kace, Cia
Sibling names for Kacia
Names that share Kacia's style, for a brother or sister.
