Kacia
Kacia is a Greek and Irish girl name. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationKacia peaked in 1985, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Kacia you'd meet today is about 40 years old.
- HistoryKacia first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
US births per million girls, 1976–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kacia
Kacia is a girl name of Greek and Irish origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Greek namesIrish names
Other spellings of Kacia
More Greek girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Penelope · possibly weaver
- Girl name: Chloe · green shoot
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Aria · solo melody
- Girl name: Ella · possibly all, entirely
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
Questions about the name Kacia
What is the origin of the name Kacia?
Kacia is Greek and Irish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Kacia turns up in more than one tradition. Other Greek names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Aurora (“dawn”), Penelope (“possibly weaver”) and Chloe (“green shoot”).
Is Kacia a boy or girl name?
Kacia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kacia?
Kacia is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2014. It peaked at #5,077 in 1985, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Kacia?
If you like Kacia, you might also like Cacia. Cacia is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Kacia?
Kacia is a Greek and Irish girl name. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.