Cacia
A girl's name of Greek origin with 26 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Cacia is a two-syllable girl's name with a open, elegant sound — found across Latin, Greek, and Slavic naming traditions. With only 26 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Cacia is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Cacia is a girl's baby name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Acacia (Greek akakia, meaning 'thorny tree,' also a symbol of immortality and resurrection) with the initial A dropped, or a simplified form of Cascadia or other -acia constructions.
Acacia has been gaining traction as a botanical name with depth — it carries symbolic weight in Freemasonry, ancient Egypt, and Christian tradition alike. Cacia distills that into something shorter and more immediately wearable, while keeping the botanical and classical associations largely intact. It's rare, pretty, and quietly meaningful.
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Cacia is cataloged under the Greek naming tradition. Greek-origin names have traveled through mythology, early Christianity, and scholarly tradition to become fixtures in naming cultures worldwide.
In the U.S., Cacia has been recorded as a girl's name since 1985, with 26 total births. Browse the Greek names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Cacia has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1985.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 10 | — |
The Story of Cacia
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1992, Cacia is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Cacia are most likely born between 1985 and 1998.
How rare is Cacia?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Cacia is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1985, peaked in the 1990s with 16 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 1985–1998)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 | #14493 |
| 1992 | 11 | #7587 |
| 1987 | 5 | #11528 |
| 1985 | 5 | #10879 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1985–1998