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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Acadia — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Acacia|Acai
FrenchGirl↑↑ Surging

Acadia

uh-KAY-dee-uh · 4 syllables

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Girl
#4105
↑↑ Surging
#4105
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 16
Peak rank
#3278 in 2020
5yr change
+345 ranks
Birth frequency
9.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4105 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
French girl names
Acadia

Popularity score: 16  ·  SSA Rank: #4105

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+345 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
9 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NaturePlace NameGeographicFrench Origin4-syllableGirlLiteraryEtherealRising TrendRareNature-inspired
Character
natural harmonyfree spiritpeaceful strengthwild beautyindependent grace
STRONG
High confidence

Acadia is a French girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4105 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +345 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4105 · very rare
Acadia at a Glance
Meaning:From French Acadia, the name of a maritime region in northeastern North America. Originally derived from Mi'kmaq territory, meaning 'land of plenty'.
Language root:French · Acadia (Mi'kmaq territory) · Latin
Peak rank:#3278 in 2020
5yr change:+345 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Acadia
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Acadia · Overview
Summary

Acadia is a French girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4105 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 21/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Acadia scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 345 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature · Literary character
Acadia carries a ethereal, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Acadia is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
acadia.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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