Akwasi
Meaningborn on Sunday · Akan
Akwasi is an African boy name meaning “born on Sunday”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Akwasi would score 13 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationAkwasi peaked in 1999, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Akwasi you'd meet today is about 26 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Akwasi would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 285,714 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAkwasi first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Akwasi
Akwasi is a boy name of African origin meaning “born on Sunday”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
- Boy name: Ermias · form of Jeremiah
- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Akwasi
What does the name Akwasi mean?
Akwasi means “born on Sunday” and comes from Akan. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Sunday (“Sunday”), Domingo (“Sunday”), Kwesi (“born on Sunday”) and Kwasi (“born on sunday”).
What is the origin of the name Akwasi?
Akwasi is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Akan. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Akwasi a boy or girl name?
Akwasi is a boy name. In 2025, 6 US boys were named Akwasi.
How popular is the name Akwasi?
Akwasi ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1999, when it reached #7,139.
What names are similar to Akwasi?
If you like Akwasi, you might also like Sunday, Domingo, Kwesi and Kwasi.
What should I know before naming my baby Akwasi?
Akwasi is an African boy name meaning “born on Sunday”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.