Gender: Male
Origin: African
Pronunciation: KWAH-may, /ˈkwɑːmeɪ/, K W EY M
Popularity Rank: #6,864
The name Kwame is of Akan origin from Ghana. It is given to boys born on a Saturday, as 'Kwame' translates to 'born on a Saturday' in the Akan language. It symbolizes power, leadership, and success.
The name Kwame is of African origin. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kwame is commonly found in Ghana, United States of America, United Kingdom, and 52 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KWAH-may
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkwɑːmeɪ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K W EY M
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Kwame is recorded 8,085 times globally, ranking it as the 6,864th most common name worldwide.
Kwame is most prevalent in Ghana, with 4,549 occurrences, making it the 14th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Kwame is found among 1 in every 39 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | #14 | 1 : 39 |
| United States of America | #2,524 | 1 : 1,480 |
| United Kingdom | #1,876 | 1 : 1,079 |
| Italy | #3,321 | 1 : 2,408 |
| Libya | #1,956 | 1 : 2,917 |
| South Africa | #7,497 | 1 : 14,211 |
| Canada | #2,693 | 1 : 2,138 |
| Netherlands | #4,065 | 1 : 3,271 |
| Nigeria | #8,011 | 1 : 15,671 |
| Spain | #6,767 | 1 : 8,713 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kwame from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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