Grief or trouble; a region in Greece
Achaia is a place name of Greek origin, referring to a region in the northern Peloponnese. In the New Testament, it denotes a Roman province in southern Greece where the apostle Paul traveled and established churches. While its etymological roots are sometimes linked to the word for 'grief,' it is primarily used today as a biblical place name.
Less common today
Achaia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #12,768 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A personification of the Greek region mentioned in classical literature · Greek Mythology
