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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Akwasi — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Akvira|Akya
AfricanBoy→ Stable

Akwasi

AHK-wah-see · 3 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12306 in 2023

Peak: #12306 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12306 in 2023

Peak: #12306 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)19992023

Rank #12306 · Falling since 1999

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Akwasi scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
AfricanAkanDay-nameCulturalBold3-syllableMasculineWest AfricanMeaningfulGrounded
Character
sunday-born fortunecultural keeper
STRONG
High confidence

Akwasi is an African boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Akwasi at a Glance
Meaning:Born on Sunday in Akan naming tradition. Part of the day-naming system where children are named after their birth day of the week, each carrying distinct cultural significance.
Language root:Akan · Twi
Peak rank:#12306 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Akwasi Asante
Scholar & Cultural Historian
Similar Sound
KwasiKofi◈Amara◈Ade◈JamalMalik
Similar Style
Amara◈Kofi◈Ayo◈Zion◈Kai◈Adeyemi◈
Works well with
ZaraAmaKwameJamalZion◈Imani◈AmirAmara◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Akwasi · Overview
Summary

Akwasi is an African boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Meaningful character
Akwasi carries a grounded, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
akwasi.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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