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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Day-name for a boy born on Friday
- Origin
- Akan (Ghana)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KOH-fee
Kofi is a day-name from the Akan people of Ghana, traditionally given to a boy born on a Friday. It's pronounced KOH-fee (IPA: /ˈkoʊfi/). Unlike names picked purely for sound, this one carries a literal, built-in meaning tied to the day of birth.
Meaning & Origin of Kofi
Meaning: Day-name for a boy born on Friday.
Origin: Akan (Ghana).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Kofi
KOH-feeIPA /ˈkoʊfi/
Popularity of Kofi
Between 1970 and 2024, Kofi's best U.S. ranking was #1996 in 1978, when 25 boys were given the name. In 2024, 31 boys were named Kofi, but it ranked lower at #3641.
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FAQ
What does the name Kofi mean?
Day-name for a boy born on Friday. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Kofi?
Kofi is pronounced KOH-fee (IPA: /ˈkoʊfi/).
Is Kofi a popular name right now?
Kofi peaked at #1996 in 1978 and is ranked #3641 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1970–2024.)
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