Girl nameNot in the current top charts
Afua
3 syllablesPeak year: 20004 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Afua's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Afua's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Afua |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |
Afua through the decades
- Afua peaked in 2000, when 14 babies were named Afua in the US.
- The 1990s were Afua's strongest decade, averaging 9 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2000–2014), use of Afua has fallen 10% compared to the 10 years before that.