Kwame
Kwame: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwɑː.meɪ/
Meaning and origin of Kwame
- A male given name from Akan, given to a male child born on a Saturday; variant forms Kwamé, Kouamé, Kwami, Kwamena, Kwamina.
Etymology
An ancient and traditional Akan day-name meaning "born on Saturday". Popularized in the 1960s when Kwame Nkrumah was the Prime Minister of Ghana.
How popular is Kwame?
Since 1880, 38 girls and 3,955 boys in the U.S. have been named Kwame (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5768 in 1971. Its highest rank for boys was #583 in 1990. In 2025, 42 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Kwame FAQ
What does the name Kwame mean?
A male given name from Akan, given to a male child born on a Saturday; variant forms Kwamé, Kouamé, Kwami, Kwamena, Kwamina. An ancient and traditional Akan day-name meaning "born on Saturday". Popularized in the 1960s when Kwame Nkrumah was the Prime Minister of Ghana.
What is the origin of the name Kwame?
Kwame is listed as a name of Akan origin.
How popular is the name Kwame?
Since 1880, 38 girls and 3,955 boys in the U.S. have been named Kwame (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5768 in 1971. Its highest rank for boys was #583 in 1990. In 2025, 42 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kwame a boy or girl name?
Kwame is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 38 girls and 3,955 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.