Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Adwoa since 1977
Babies named Adwoa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1989, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Adwoa's real moment was 2018.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 28 |
Meaning & origin
Adwoa is a Ghanaian Akan day name given to girls born on a Monday. It entered U.S. records in 1977 and has maintained a steady, modest presence, ranking 11,932 in 2025 with a 1-in-229,610 frequency. Its peak popularity was in 2018, reflecting growing interest in African heritage names. The name has remained stable in usage, with no sharp rises or declines, and is most commonly used within families honoring Akan traditions.
Adwoa is an Akan female name from the day-name tradition among the Akan people of Ghana. It is given to a girl born on a Monday, from the Akan word 'Dwo' (Monday). This naming custom, known as 'kra din' (soul name), associates the child with the day's attributes, typically peace and calmness for those born on Monday.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Adwoa, Addy, Dwoa
Sibling names for Adwoa
Names that share Adwoa's style, for a brother or sister.
