Aceh was first known as Aceh Darussalam (1511–1959) and then later as the Daerah Istimewa Aceh (1959–2001), Nanggroë Aceh Darussalam (2001–2009) and Aceh (2009–present).
Aceh pertama dikenal dengan nama Aceh Darussalam (1511–1959), kemudian Daerah Istimewa Aceh (1959–2001), Nanggroë Aceh Darussalam (2001–2009), dan terakhir Aceh (2009–sekarang).