Kwasi
Meaningborn on sunday · Akan
Kwasi 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 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, Kwasi would score 12 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationKwasi peaked in 1977, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Kwasi you'd meet today is about 48 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Kwasi would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 285,714 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryKwasi 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.
US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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About the name Kwasi
Kwasi is a boy name of African origin meaning “born on sunday”. 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 Kwasi
What does the name Kwasi mean?
Kwasi 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 Akwasi (“born on Sunday”).
What is the origin of the name Kwasi?
Kwasi 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 Kwasi a boy or girl name?
Kwasi is a boy name. In 2025, 6 US boys were named Kwasi.
How popular is the name Kwasi?
Kwasi ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1977, when it reached #1,515. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,141 places.
What names are similar to Kwasi?
If you like Kwasi, you might also like Sunday, Domingo, Kwesi and Akwasi.
What should I know before naming my baby Kwasi?
Kwasi 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 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.