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Adwoa

Girl name · African

Meaningborn on monday · Akan

Adwoa is an African girl name meaning “born on monday”, with Akan roots. In Akan tradition, many children are named for the day of the week they were born. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funAdwoa starts and ends with the same letter, A. A neat little bookend.
  • GenerationAdwoa peaked in 1989, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Adwoa you'd meet today is about 36 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Adwoas too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Adwoa would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 227,273 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryAdwoa first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
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hello, little Adwoa

US births per million girls, 1977–2025

03.57197720002025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Adwoa

Adwoa is a girl name of African origin meaning “born on monday”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:African names

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Questions about the name Adwoa

What does the name Adwoa mean?

Adwoa means “born on monday” and comes from Akan.

What is the origin of the name Adwoa?

Adwoa is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Akan. Other African names to consider are Layla (“night”), Zuri (“beautiful”), Aisha (“alive”) and Amber (“amber resin”).

Is Adwoa a boy or girl name?

Adwoa is a girl name. In 2025, 7 US girls were named Adwoa.

How popular is the name Adwoa?

Adwoa ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1989, when it reached #6,955.

What should I know before naming my baby Adwoa?

Adwoa is an African girl name meaning “born on monday”, with Akan roots. In Akan tradition, many children are named for the day of the week they were born. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.