Yaa Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationYah / /jɑː/Akan; Ghanaian
Meaning
Akan: born on Thursday
Historical & Cultural Background
Yaa is a name from the Akan people of Ghana, traditionally given to girls born on a Thursday. The Akan naming system is deeply rooted in the cultural significance of the days of the week, with each day associated with specific names. This practice reflects the community's values and beliefs regarding the influence of the day of birth on a person's character.
Similar Names
Variants
- Yaa-Yaa
International Variants
- Yaa (Akan/Ghana)
Famous people named Yaa
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yaa was first seen in the United States in 1978. Yaa has ranked as high as #1337 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Yaa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yaa (2001)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 |