Girl nameCurrently #8,936 in the USSteady
Akua
3 syllablesPeak year: 20164 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Akua'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.
Akua's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Akua |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 11 |
Akua through the decades
- Akua peaked in 2016, when 16 babies were named Akua in the US.
- The 1990s were Akua's strongest decade, averaging 13 births a year.
- Akua currently ranks #8,936 in the US and is holding steady.