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Acadia Pronunciation

Acadia is 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 (2024)#4105 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births35 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,093

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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

How do you pronounce Acadia?

Acadia is pronounced ə-KAY-dee-ah (/əˈkeɪ.di.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Acadia said aloud.

How do you say Acadia?

Acadia is said ə-KAY-dee-ah (/əˈkeɪ.di.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Acadia said aloud.

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.

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.