Akosua Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-KOH-swah / /ɑːˈkoʊ.su.ə/Akan; Ghanaian
Meaning
Born on a Sunday (Akan)
Historical & Cultural Background
Akosua 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. Sunday-born children are typically named Akosua for girls and Kofi for boys. This naming tradition reflects the importance of the day of birth in Akan society.
Similar Names
Variants
- Akosua
International Variants
- Akosua (Akan/Ghana)
Famous people named Akosua
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Fictional characters named Akosua
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Akosua was first seen in the United States in 1974. Akosua has ranked as high as #1306 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Akosua has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Akosua (2003)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |