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Kwaku

Boy name · African

Meaningborn on wednesday · Akan

Kwaku is an African boy name meaning “born on wednesday”, 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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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kwaku would score 16 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationKwaku peaked in 1971, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Kwaku you'd meet today is about 54 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Kwakus too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Kwaku would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 142,857 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryKwaku first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
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hello, little Kwaku

US births per million boys, 1970–2025

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

About the name Kwaku

Kwaku is a boy name of African origin meaning “born on wednesday”. 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 1970s and is climbing again now. 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 Kwaku

What does the name Kwaku mean?

Kwaku means “born on wednesday” and comes from Akan. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Kokou (“born on Wednesday”) and Kweku (“born on Wednesday”).

What is the origin of the name Kwaku?

Kwaku 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 Kwaku a boy or girl name?

Kwaku is a boy name. In 2025, 12 US boys were named Kwaku.

How popular is the name Kwaku?

Kwaku ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1971, when it reached #3,370. Over the last five years it has climbed 231 places.

What names are similar to Kwaku?

If you like Kwaku, you might also like Kokou and Kweku.

What should I know before naming my baby Kwaku?

Kwaku is an African boy name meaning “born on wednesday”, 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.