Kwami Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKWAH-mee / /ˈkwɑːmi/Akan; Ghanaian
Meaning
Akan: born on a Saturday; Ghanaian: a name given to boys born on a Saturday
Historical & Cultural Background
Kwami is a name from the Akan people of Ghana. In Akan culture, names are often given based on the day of the week a child is born. Saturday-born boys are typically named Kwami, reflecting the significance of birth days in Akan naming traditions.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kwame
International Variants
- Kouame (French); Kwame (Ghanaian)
Famous people named Kwami
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kwami was first seen in the United States in 1975. Kwami has ranked as high as #1230 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kwami has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kwami
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |