Kwesi Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKWEH-see / ˈkwɛsiAkan; Ghanaian
Meaning
Akan: born on a Sunday
Historical & Cultural Background
Kwesi 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, reflecting cultural significance and identity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kweisi
International Variants
- Kwezi (Akan/Ghana)
Famous people named Kwesi
Kwesi Appiah is a Ghanaian football manager known for coaching the Ghana national team.
Kwesi Amissah-Arthur was a Ghanaian politician who served as Vice President of Ghana from 2012 to 2017.
Kwesi Kwarteng is a British politician serving as a Member of Parliament.
Kwesi Nkrumah is a Ghanaian academic and writer known for his contributions to African studies.
Fictional characters named Kwesi
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kwesi was first seen in the United States in 1971. Kwesi has ranked as high as #1069 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in New York, Michigan, and California. In the past 5 years the name Kwesi has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kwesi (2007)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 25 |
| 1973 | 28 |
| 1974 | 26 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 31 |
| 1978 | 22 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 31 |
| 1994 | 28 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 10 |