Akosua

Akosua is a girl's name of African origin meaning “Sunday.” In 2024 it was given to 6 girls in the United States.

Akosua at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
African
Meaning
“Sunday”

About the name Akosua

Akosua belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “Sunday” — is the sense carried by its African roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Akosua first appears in Social Security records in 1974. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6054 in 1976, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 355 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Akosua in US records

First recorded (US)
1974
Best US rank
#6054 in 1976
Peak year
2003
Babies named Akosua in 2024
6
Total since 1880
355

Akosua in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2006 in 2025
Babies named Akosua in 2025
14
Total since 1996
123

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Akosua mean?

Akosua means “Sunday” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Akosua a boy or girl name?

Akosua is a girl name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Akosua?

Akosua comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Akosua?

Akosua first appears in US records in 1974. Its best-ever ranking was #6054 in 1976, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

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