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.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Achaia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A personification of the Greek region mentioned in classical literature · Greek Mythology
