US Popularity:12189
Origin:Ghanaian
Meaning:Born on Tuesday
From their familial heritage to the day they'll make their arrival, the masculine name Kwabena could depict many details about your little one's life. This moniker finds its roots in Akan, a language spoken by the Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast. In Akan society, names have huge significance attached to them, often describing the circumstances of a child's birth, the place they come from, or hopes and wishes bestowed on them by loved ones. Kwabena is one of several titles given to children born on certain days of the week, specifically male children "born on Tuesday." Interestingly, each day-of-the-week name is associated with a particular attribute that those who bear it may demonstrate. Kwabena's is friendliness, so don't be surprised if your tiny tot has a smile and greeting for just about everyone they meet!

How Popular Is The Name Kwabena?

U.S. Births

Overall:Kwabena is currently #12189 in U.S. births
Boy:Kwabena is currently #5776 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#5776
in 2024
+ 567
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Kwabena, April 2024

  • Akan Death-Prevention Names :A Pragmatic and Structural Analysis by Samuel Gyasi Obeng, pg. 185

  • The Sociolinguistic of Akan Personal Names by Kofi Kofi Agyekum, pg. 214

  • Name Doctor, Kwabena

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