Kwasi Boy

Popularity: #917 · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationKWA-see / /ˈkwɑːsi/

Akan; Ghanaian

Meaning

Akan: born on a Sunday

Historical & Cultural Background

Kwasi 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. Each day has specific names associated with it, and Kwasi is the name for boys born on Sunday. This practice reflects the cultural significance of birth days in Akan traditions.

Trend Summary

The name Kwasi is not widely popular in the United States.

Similar Names

KofiKwabenaKojoKweku

Variants

  • Kwasi
  • Kwasey

International Variants

  • Quasi (English)

Famous people named Kwasi

Kwasi Enin is a Ghanaian-American student known for his exceptional academic achievements and acceptance into multiple Ivy League universities.

Kwasi Kwarteng is a British politician who has served as a Member of Parliament and held various ministerial positions.

Fictional characters named Kwasi

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Sibling Suggestions

KwameKwakuAfiaAkuaAma

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kwasi was first seen in the United States in 1970. Kwasi has ranked as high as #1063 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in New York, and District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Kwasi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kwasi (1996)

StateBirthsShare
NY 10
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19708
19718
19726
197314
197419
197514
197611
197737
197818
197920
198013
198117
198215
198312
198414
19857
198617
19879
19889
19899
199016
199114
199219
199319
199420
199516
199621
199718
199814
19998
200010
200113
200212
20037
200419
200513
200618
200711
200812
200915
20109
20117
20126
201313
20147
201510
20169
20175
201812
20198
20207
202114
20225
202312
20247