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Acadia

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Pronounced ə-KAY-dee-ah /əˈkeɪ.di.ɑ/High

Meaning: From Acadia — the historic region of eastern Canada/Maine; tied to Arcadia, the Greek pastoral paradiseLow

In 30 seconds: An idyllic place, name-sized: Acadia recalls the lush national park and the historic French region — tied to Arcadia, ancient symbol of paradise. Wild and serene.
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Origin MediumFrench, Greek
MeaningFrom Acadia — the historic region of eastern Canada/Maine; tied to Arcadia, the Greek pastoral paradise
U.S. rank (2025)#4987 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,119

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819832025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Acadia is a place-name from the historic eastern-Canadian/Maine region (and its famous national park), generally tied to Arcadia, the Greek pastoral paradise (the exact route is debated, which we note). It evokes wild, idyllic beauty.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, idyllic-place at the root, and serene.

Did you know? Acadia National Park and the Acadian (Cajun) heritage both trace to a name linked to Arcadia — the Greek byword for unspoiled, pastoral paradise.
Overall data confidence 68%
Place-name references — Acadia/Arcadia — route debated

Variations

ArcadiaAcadie

Nicknames

CadieCady

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Acadia mean?

Acadia is a place-name (the region and national park) tied to Arcadia, the Greek paradise; the route is debated.

How do you pronounce Acadia?

It's said ə-KAY-dee-ah /əˈkeɪ.di.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Acadia a boy or girl name?

Acadia is a girl's name.

How popular is Acadia?

Acadia is a rare name in the U.S.

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