Thorn; point; honorable
Akasia is a modern phonetic spelling of Acacia, a name derived from the Greek word for the acacia tree. In botanical terms, the name refers to the tree's thorns, but in Greek mythology and symbolism, it represents immortality and resurrection. It is also associated with the Greek word 'akakos', meaning innocent or not evil.
Less common today
Akasia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,121 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).