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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Born on a Thursday
- Origin
- Akan (Ghana)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- YAH
Yaa is an Akan name from Ghana, traditionally given to a child born on a Thursday. It's pronounced YAH (/jɑː/), a short, open sound that's easy to say and hard to mishear. If a Thursday birth is part of your story, this name carries that day with it.
Meaning & Origin of Yaa
Meaning: Born on a Thursday.
Origin: Akan (Ghana).
How to Pronounce Yaa
YAHIPA /jɑː/
Popularity of Yaa
Yaa is rare in the U.S. It peaked at #8303 in 1985 with 8 babies, and in 2024 it ranked #13368 with 7 babies. Social Security data for the name runs from 1978 to 2024, so you'd be choosing a name your child is unlikely to share with classmates.
Names Like Yaa
These names have followed a similar path to Yaa in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Yaa mean?
Born on a Thursday.
How do you pronounce Yaa?
Yaa is pronounced YAH (IPA: /jɑː/).
Is Yaa a popular name right now?
Yaa peaked at #8303 in 1985 and is ranked #13368 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1978–2024.)
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