Sekou
Sekou is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Learned person, wise elder, or leader.
Origin and history
Sekou is a West African name derived from the Arabic title Sheikh, signifying a wise person, learned scholar, or leader. It has been steadily used in the United States in recent decades, maintaining a distinct and meaningful presence. It offers parents a strong historical connection to West African heritage.
Popularity in the United States
1,118 babies in the United States have been named Sekou since 1880. It ranks #3574 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1782.
States where it is most popular
- NY (79.8 %)
- PA (12.4 %)
- CA (3.6 %)
- MN (1.6 %)
- GA (1.3 %)
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 | 189 |
| 1980-1990 | 89 |
| 1990-2000 | 162 |
| 2000-2010 | 259 |
| 2010-2019 | 274 |
| 2020-2029 | 145 |
Famous people named Sekou
- Sekou Smith: Sports Journalist, Reporter
- Sekou Doumbouya: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- The name is a French-influenced spelling variant of the Mandinka and West African name Sékou, ultimately derived from the Arabic Sheikh.
- It was famously borne by Ahmed Sékou Touré, the first president of Guinea who led the country to independence in 1958.