Kwabena Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkwah-BEN-ah / /kwɑːˈbɛnə/Akan; Ghanaian
Meaning
Akan: born on a Tuesday
Historical & Cultural Background
Kwabena is a name from the Akan ethnic group in Ghana. In Akan culture, names are often given based on the day of the week a child is born. Each day has specific names associated with it, reflecting cultural significance and identity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kwab
- Ben
International Variants
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Famous people named Kwabena
Kwabena Kwabena is a Ghanaian musician known for his contributions to highlife music.
Kwabena Adjei is a Ghanaian entrepreneur recognized for his work in the agricultural sector.
Fictional characters named Kwabena
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kwabena was first seen in the United States in 1970. Kwabena has ranked as high as #1314 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in New York, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Kwabena has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kwabena (2016)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 16 |