Kwasi Boy
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
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
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)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 10 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 37 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 7 |