Kwami
Meaningborn on Saturday · Ewe
Kwami is an African boy name meaning “born on Saturday”, with Ewe roots. 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.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kwami would score 14 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationKwami peaked in 1975, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Kwami you'd meet today is about 50 years old.
- HistoryKwami first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
US births per million boys, 1975–2025
Similar names
Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kwami
Kwami is a boy name of African origin meaning “born on Saturday”. 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, 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
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 Kwami
What does the name Kwami mean?
Kwami means “born on Saturday” and comes from Ewe. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Kwame (“born on saturday”), Ato (“born on Saturday”) and Kwamena (“born on Saturday”).
What is the origin of the name Kwami?
Kwami is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Ewe. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Kwami a boy or girl name?
Kwami is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kwami?
Kwami is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2020. It peaked at #4,797 in 1975, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Kwami?
If you like Kwami, you might also like Kwame, Ato and Kwamena.
What should I know before naming my baby Kwami?
Kwami is an African boy name meaning “born on Saturday”, with Ewe roots. 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.