Kwame
Kwame is a boys' name of African origin meaning “born on Saturday.” Kwame is an Akan day name from Ghana given to boys born on Saturday.
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how do you pronounce Kwame?
KWAH-meh
where does the name Kwame come from?
A traditional Akan day name for a boy born on Saturday.
The Akan naming tradition assigns names based on the day of the week a child is born, each carrying specific personality traits.
how popular is this name?
Kwame has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 8 years since 1971, and fell outside it for 14. It peaked at #583 in 1990, and ranked #944 in 1992.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1992 | #944 |
| 1991 | #723 |
| 1990 | #583 |
| 1989 | #657 |
| 1971 | #933 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Kwame fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Kwame
A child traditionally receives an Akan day name at the Outdooring ceremony, eight days after birth. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first prime minister and president, made the name widely known in the 1960s.
who are famous people named Kwame?
- Kwame Nkrumah (first president of Ghana)
- Kwame Brown (American NBA player)
- Kwame Alexander (American author)
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what names go well with Kwame?
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quick answers about Kwame
What does the name Kwame mean?
Kwame means “born on Saturday”.
What is the origin of the name Kwame?
Kwame comes from the African naming tradition.
How popular is the name Kwame?
Kwame ranked #944 in the US in 1992, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1990, at #583, and it has spent 8 years in the top 1,000 since 1971.
Is Kwame a boy or girl name?
Kwame is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Kwame?
Kwame is pronounced KWAH-meh, with 2 syllables.
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