Kwame
k-wame,
kwa-me
US Popularity:6835
Origin:Ghanaian
Meaning:Born on Saturday
Kwame is a masculine name of Ghanaian origin, meaning “born on Saturday.” A beloved name in Akan communities, Kwame is part of the tradition of naming children by the day of the week they were born. The feminine name for a little one born on Saturday is Amma. Kwame Nkrumah was Ghana's first president and liberated his people from Great Britain’s rule in 1957. A title steeped in majesty and strength will surely equip baby Kwame with the confidence to take on the world.
How Popular Is The Name Kwame?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kwame is currently #2745 on The Bump
Boy:Kwame is currently #1544 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kwame is currently #6835 in U.S. births
Boy:Kwame is currently #3190 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#3190
in 2023
- 554
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Kwame, April 2024
African Research & Documentation, What is in a name? Ghanaian Personal Names as Information Sources, January 2011
University of South Africa, Naming of Children and Meaning of Names among the Akan of Ghana: Defining Identities?, September 2018
Britannica, Kwame Nkrumah, president of Ghana, April 2024
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