The baby name Kakra is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAH-krah (IPA: /ˈkakra/).
Kakra is Akan in Origin.
The baby name Kakra is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAH-krah (IPA: /ˈkakra/).
Kakra is Akan in Origin.
Kakra is an Akan name from Ghana, especially in Twi and Fante, derived from the everyday Twi word kakra, meaning “small,” “a little,” or “the little one.” Within traditional twin-naming it identifies the younger twin, paired with Panyin for the elder; Atta is the broader Akan term for “twin.” Used for all genders, Kakra commonly stands beside a day name (e.g., Ama Kakra, Kofi Kakra) and the family surname.
The name has been recorded in Akan communities for centuries and remains familiar in modern Ghana and the diaspora. While most closely tied to twin births, some families bestow Kakra to honor a petite child or to evoke modesty and tenderness. Spelling is usually Kakra, with occasional Kakrah; the root also surfaces in related surnames and place names such as Kakraba. Core meanings cluster around “younger twin,” “little one,” and “small but precious.”
Kakra is a rare find. Our records hold just 59 recorded uses, spread over 11 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GH | 0 | #242 | 7 | 5,396 | |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #311 | 14 | 6,973 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #321 | 25 | 8,138 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Kakra is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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