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At a Glance: Name: Acacia – Meaning: a thorny flowering tree – Origin: Greek – Gender: primarily used for girls
Acacia is a Greek name for a thorny flowering tree, a name with a bit of botanical bite behind its soft sound. It's a three-syllable name that reads clearly and is easy to spell and say. If you like nature names with some backbone, this one fits.
Meaning & Origin of Acacia
Meaning: A thorny flowering tree.
Origin: Greek.
Popularity of Acacia
Acacia peaked at #1312 in 1998, when 135 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #2711 with 63 babies, so it's still in use but uncommon.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1971–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Acacia mean?
A thorny flowering tree.
Is Acacia a popular name right now?
Acacia peaked at #1312 in 1998 and is ranked #2711 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)
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