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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Day-name for a girl born on Wednesday
- Origin
- Akan (Ghana) — day name
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- ah-KOO-ah
Akua is a day name from the Akan people of Ghana, given to a girl born on a Wednesday. It's pronounced ah-KOO-ah. If you're looking for a name that carries the day of the week a child arrived, Akua does exactly that.
Meaning & Origin of Akua
Meaning: Day-name for a girl born on Wednesday.
Origin: Akan (Ghana) — day name.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Akua
ah-KOO-ahIPA /ɑːˈkuːə/
Popularity of Akua
Akua peaked in the U.S. at #4156 in 1976, when 15 babies were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #8936 with 11 babies, so it remains a rare name here.
Names Like Akua
These names have followed a similar path to Akua in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Akua mean?
Day-name for a girl born on Wednesday. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Akua?
Akua is pronounced ah-KOO-ah (IPA: /ɑːˈkuːə/).
Is Akua a popular name right now?
Akua peaked at #4156 in 1976 and is ranked #8936 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)
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