Akan Girl Names
Showing 10
of 60 names
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | Popularity (last 10y) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esia | Possibly 'born on Sunday' (Akan); alternatively related to 'east' (from Asia) or 'star' (from Esther/Estera). | Akan, Polish, Slavic | Girl | — | |
| Esy | Varies by origin - commonly 'beloved' or 'esteemed' (from Esme), 'star' (from Esther), or 'born on Sunday' (from Akan Esi); often used simply as a diminutive. | Akan, Welsh | Girl | — | |
| Freema | UNKNOWN | Akan, English | Girl | — | |
| Gyamfuah | Likely an Akan/Fante name or family/clan name; possibly related to the Friday-born name Afua or to the Gyamfi family name. Exact literal meaning is uncertain. | Akan, Twi | Girl | — | |
| Kakra | Little one; small; a term of endearment | Akan | Girl | — | |
| Ndapewaa | Thankful; one who gives thanks | Akan | Girl | — | |
| Quashia | Born on Sunday | Akan | Girl | — | |
| Serwa | Noblewoman / lady (often rendered as 'princess' or 'queenly') | Akan | Girl | — | |
| Serwah | Noblewoman; lady; princess | Akan | Girl | — | |
| Yaba | Born on Thursday (female day name) | Akan | Girl | — |
Akan Girls name popularity over time
Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany for every Akan-origin name in our dataset.
60
Names in this origin
7
With data in 2024
90
Births 2024
104
Peak year 2003