Kwabena
Kwabena is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Born on Tuesday.
Origin and history
Kwabena is an Akan day name traditionally given to boys born on a Tuesday. Originating from the Akan culture in Ghana, the name carries strong cultural significance regarding day-of-the-week naming traditions. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinct name, often chosen by families with West African heritage.
Popularity in the United States
716 babies in the United States have been named Kwabena since 1880. It ranks #3960 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1845.
States where it is most popular
- NY (71.6 %)
- VA (21.6 %)
- NJ (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 85 |
| 1980-1990 | 76 |
| 1990-2000 | 128 |
| 2000-2010 | 182 |
| 2010-2019 | 163 |
| 2020-2029 | 82 |
Famous people named Kwabena
- Kwabena Boahen: Bioengineer, Professor
Fun facts
- In Akan tradition, every individual is given a name corresponding to the day of the week on which they were born.
- Kwabena is one of several Akan day-names preserved and used by the Ghanaian diaspora across the globe.