Kofi
- Pronunciation
- [Ko-fi]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Akan Name Common In Ghana, Meaning "Born On Friday."
- Origin
- African
Kofi Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,506 baby boys have been named Kofi. The name peaked in 2004 with 55 US births that year (rank #2147). In 2024, ranked #3641 nationally — 1,494 places below its 2004 peak.
Top States for Kofi
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kofi births are: New York (189), New Jersey (24), Maryland (20).
Other African-Origin Names Like Kofi
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4-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kofi's exact length and starting letter: K.C., Kaci, Kacy, Kada, Kade.
Quick Facts About Kofi
Famous People Named Kofi
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Kofi.
- Kofi Annan was the seventh secretary general of the United Nations.
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Compare Kofi to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kofi against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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