Aca

A Celtic name with cultural significance
Celtic origin · Unisex name
50% boys50% girls
#1540US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.1%Percentile

What does Aca mean and where does it come from?

Aca is a name found across Celtic cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.

Cultural significance
Aca carries the heritage of Celtic tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1540 in 2015 — currently #1540 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Aca?

Aca works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Aca Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Aca Rose
Floral · soft ending
Aca Mae
Sweet · timeless
Aca Claire
French influence · crisp
Aca Jane
Literary · strong
Aca Skye
Modern · airy feel
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Middle Names
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How popular is Aca right now?

Holding steady — currently #1540 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1540 · Top 1.1%
2019
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YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#154010stable
2022#154010stable
2021#154010stable
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💎Aca is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Aca?

HUNGARIAN
Sanyi
ANCIENT GREEK
Alexandra
BULGARIAN
AleksandraAleksandrinaSashka
CROATIAN
AleksandraSandaSandraSaša

Gender variants of Aca

Alexandra ANCIENT GREEKAleksandra BULGARIANAleksandrina BULGARIANSashka BULGARIANAleksandra CROATIANSanda CROATIANSandra CROATIANSaša CROATIANAlexandra CZECHAlexandra DANISHSandra DANISHAlex DUTCHAlexandra DUTCHSandra DUTCHXandra DUTCHAlex ENGLISHAlexa ENGLISHAlexandra ENGLISHAlexandrea ENGLISHAlexandria ENGLISHAlexandrina ENGLISHAlexina ENGLISHAli ENGLISHAllie ENGLISHAlly ENGLISHAlyx ENGLISHLexa ENGLISHLexi ENGLISHLexie ENGLISHLexine ENGLISHLexy ENGLISHSandie ENGLISHSandra ENGLISHSandy ENGLISHSasha ENGLISHSondra ENGLISHZandra ENGLISHAleksandra ESTONIANAlexandra FRENCHAlexandrie FRENCHAlexandrine FRENCHSacha FRENCHSandra FRENCHSandrine FRENCHSasha FRENCHAlexa GERMANAlexandra GERMANSandra GERMANSascha GERMANAlexandra GREEK MYTHOLOGYAlexandra GREEKAlexa HUNGARIANAlexandra HUNGARIANSzandra HUNGARIANAlexandra ICELANDICSandra ICELANDICAlastríona IRISHAlessa ITALIANAlessandra ITALIANAlexandra ITALIANSandra ITALIANSandra LATVIANSandra LITHUANIANAleksandra MACEDONIANSandra MACEDONIANSashka MACEDONIANAlexandra NORWEGIANSandra NORWEGIANAleksandra POLISHOla POLISHSandra POLISHAlexandra PORTUGUESEAlexandrina PORTUGUESESandra PORTUGUESEAlexandra ROMANIANSanda ROMANIANSandra ROMANIANAleksandra RUSSIANAleksandrina RUSSIANAlexandra RUSSIANSanya RUSSIANSasha RUSSIANShura RUSSIANSaundra SCOTTISHAleksandra SERBIANSandra SERBIANSaša SERBIANAlexandra SLOVAKAleksandra SLOVENESandra SLOVENESaša SLOVENEAle SPANISHAlejandra SPANISHAlexandra SPANISHSandra SPANISHAlexandra SWEDISHSandra SWEDISHSassa SWEDISHAleksandra UKRAINIANAlexandra UKRAINIANLesya UKRAINIANOleksandra UKRAINIANSasha UKRAINIAN

Common questions about the name Aca

What does the name Aca mean?
Aca means "A Celtic name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in Celtic tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Aca?
Aca is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Aca?
Aca originates from Celtic tradition. Celtic names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Aca a common or rare name?
Aca is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
Is Aca more of a girl or boy name?
Aca is a genuinely unisex name used for both boys and girls. The unisex quality makes it particularly versatile for modern families.