Holding steady.
Popularity of Afua since 1972
Babies named Afua per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 71 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Afua is an Akan name from Ghana given to girls born on a Friday. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1972 and saw its peak year in 2000. Though it remains uncommon and unranked nationally, the name is deeply rooted in West African tradition. Its trajectory has been stable, and it has not been recorded in any single top state. The name is a choice that honors cultural heritage and the significance of a child's birth day.
Afua is an Akan name from Ghana, given to girls born on a Friday. It is part of the Akan day-naming tradition, where each day has corresponding names (e.g., Kwame for Saturday-born males, Afua for Friday-born females). The name reflects the cultural significance of the day of birth in Akan society.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Afie
Variants: Afia
Sibling names for Afua
Names that share Afua's style, for a brother or sister.
