English · Greek

Acacia

Pronounced uh-KAY-shuhShare

Meaning: Acacia tree; from thorn or point

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 3 syllables

The story

A botanical name taken from the tree. Its deeper Greek root refers to a thorn or point, giving this soft-sounding name a sharper literal history.

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Acacia comes from English and Greek.

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