Akwasi

Akwasi is a boy's name of African origin meaning “born on a Sunday.” In England & Wales it was given to 9 boys in 2024.

Akwasi at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
African
Meaning
“born on a Sunday”

About the name Akwasi

Akwasi belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “born on a 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, Akwasi first appears in Social Security records in 1991. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #7160 in 1999, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 35 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Akwasi in US records

First recorded (US)
1991
Best US rank
#7160 in 1999
Peak year
1999
Total since 1880
35

Akwasi in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2444 in 2024
Babies named Akwasi in 2024
9
Total since 1996
26

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Akwasi mean?

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

Is Akwasi a boy or girl name?

Akwasi is a boy name. In England & Wales, 9 babies received the name in 2024.

What origin is the name Akwasi?

Akwasi comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Akwasi?

Akwasi first appears in US records in 1991. Its best-ever ranking was #7160 in 1999, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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