Akua Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-KOO-ah / əˈkuːəAkan; Ghanaian
Meaning
Akan: born on a Wednesday
Historical & Cultural Background
Akua is a name of Akan origin, commonly used among 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 the cultural significance of birth timing. Akua is specifically associated with Wednesday, and it is traditionally given to girls born on that day.
Similar Names
Variants
- Akuah
- Akuaah
International Variants
- Akua (Akan/Ghana)
Famous people named Akua
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Fictional characters named Akua
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Akua was first seen in the United States in 1971. Akua has ranked as high as #1083 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in New York, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Akua has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Akua (2001)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 11 |