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).
Açeh së pari ishte i njohur si Aceh Darussalam (1511–1959), pastaj u bë i njohur si Daerah Istimewa Aceh (1959–2001), Nanggroë Aceh Darussalam (2001–2009) dhe Aceh (2009–present).