Kwame
- Pronunciation
- [Kwame]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Akan Of Ghana Name Meaning "Born On Saturday."
- Origin
- African
Kwame Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,913 baby boys have been named Kwame. The name peaked in 1990 with 299 US births that year (rank #583). In 2024, ranked #3297 nationally — 2,714 places below its 1990 peak.
Top States for Kwame
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kwame births are: New York (657), California (169), Georgia (132).
Other African-Origin Names Like Kwame
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5-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kwame's exact length and starting letter: Kaage, Kacee, Kacey, Kacia, Kacie.
Quick Facts About Kwame
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwami | Ewe Of W. Africa Name Meaning "Born On Saturday." | Male | African |
Famous People Named Kwame
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Kwame.
- Kwame Nkrumah was the first president and first Prime Minister of Ghana after nation’s independence from British rule.
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Compare Kwame to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kwame against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).