What origin is the name Akua?

Akua comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Akua a popular name?

Akua is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Akua does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Akua?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Akua — for example Amare, Jabari, Kwame. You can browse more on our african names page.

Akua

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Akua

Akua

Girl

african

2 syllables

Akua is an african girl's name meaning "Of African origin, this name translates to queen of the leader. It is traditionally associated with girls born on a Wednesday in certain West African cultures.".

Parents who choose Akua pick a girl name from the african tradition, meaning "Of African origin, this name translates to queen of the leader. It is traditionally associated with girls born on a Wednesday in certain West African cultures.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of African origin, this name translates to queen of the leader. It is traditionally associated with girls born on a Wednesday in certain West African cultures.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Akua

Very rare in US records

What does Akua mean?

Akua is a girl name of african origin meaning "Of African origin, this name translates to queen of the leader. It is traditionally associated with girls born on a Wednesday in certain West African cultures.".