Sekou
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Guinean Name Meaning "Learned."
- Origin
- African
Sekou Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,083 baby boys have been named Sekou. The name peaked in 2011 with 38 US births that year (rank #3034). In 2024, ranked #4526 nationally — 1,492 places below its 2011 peak.
Top States for Sekou
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Sekou births are: New York (294), Pennsylvania (42), California (14).
Other African-Origin Names Like Sekou
If you like Sekou's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →
5-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Sekou's exact length and starting letter: Saada, Sabah, Saber, Sabih, Sabir.
Quick Facts About Sekou
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Compare Sekou to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Sekou against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).