Abena Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-BAY-nah / /æˈbeɪ.nə/Akan; Ghanaian
Meaning
Born on Tuesday (Akan)
Historical & Cultural Background
Abena is a name from the Akan ethnic group in Ghana, where names are often given based on the day of the week a child is born. In Akan culture, each day has specific names associated with it for both males and females. The name Abena specifically refers to girls born on Tuesday. This naming tradition reflects the cultural significance of birth days in Akan society.
Similar Names
Variants
- Abenaa
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Abena was first seen in the United States in 1971. Abena has ranked as high as #1358 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in New York, Maryland, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Abena has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Abena (2009)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 12 |