The baby name Ajoa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-JOH-ah (approx.).
Ajoa is Akan in Origin.
The baby name Ajoa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-JOH-ah (approx.).
Ajoa is Akan in Origin.
Ajoa is a feminine given name from the Akan languages of Ghana, especially the Fante variety. It belongs to the traditional day‑naming system and designates a girl born on Monday. The name is cognate with Twi Adwoa, derived from the root dwo “calm, gentle,” so Ajoa carries connotations of peace and composure alongside its calendrical sense.
Documented in Akan communities since precolonial times and maintained through Christian and Islamic eras, Ajoa remains common in coastal Ghana and appears in the diaspora through migration and Afro‑diasporic reclamation of Akan day names. Spelling varies by dialect and anglicization: Adjoa and Adwoa are the most widespread forms; Ajua and Ajoah also occur. Short forms include Jo, Joa, and AJ. The customary male counterpart is Kwadwo/Kojo (also spelled Cudjoe or Jojo), the Monday‑born boy’s name.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #293 | 32 | 6,973 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Ajoa is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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