Aca
“sugar cane”
Spanish origin · Unisex name
#1540US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.1%Percentile
What does Aca mean and where does it come from?
Aca is derived from the Spanish word 'cana', meaning sugar cane, often used in names in Latin American cultures.
Cultural significance
In some Latin American cultures, Aca can be used as a given name reflecting agricultural heritage.
Peak popularity
Reached #1540 in 2015 — currently #1540 in the US.
How else can you spell Aca?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
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 Jack
One syllable · timeless choice
Aca John
One syllable · timeless choice
Aca Miles
One syllable · vintage charm
Aca Leah
One syllable · timeless choice
Aca Brooks
One syllable · timeless choice
Aca Gael
One syllable · timeless choice
How popular is Aca right now?
Holding steady — currently #1540 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
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
What names sound and feel like Aca?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Aca also consider these
How is Aca written in other languages?
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 "sugar cane" — a name rooted in Spanish 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 Spanish tradition. Spanish 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.
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