Yaa: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Yaa – Meaning: Born on a Thursday – Origin: Akan (Ghana) – Gender: Girl


Yaa is an Akan (Ghana) girl's name meaning “Born on a Thursday”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Yaa

Meaning: Born on a Thursday.

Origin: Akan (Ghana).

Popularity of Yaa

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1978–2024.

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