Holding steady.
Popularity of Gyasi since 1973
Babies named Gyasi per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2000, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gyasi's real moment was 1978.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 63 |
| 1980s | 88 |
| 1990s | 121 |
| 2000s | 106 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Gyasi is a name of Akan origin, meaning 'wonderful' or 'marvelous'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1973 and saw its peak year in 1978. Since then, its usage has remained stable, with only a handful of births each year. The name is not common enough to report a rank or a one-in-N statistic for recent years. Its trajectory indicates a steady but very low level of use, and no top states are associated with it. As a traditional Akan name, Gyasi carries cultural significance rooted in Ghanaian naming practices.
Gyasi is an Akan name from Ghana, derived from the Twi word 'gyasi' meaning 'wonderful' or 'marvelous'. It is a male given name among the Akan people, often used as a day name or a name reflecting admiration.
Sibling names for Gyasi
Names that share Gyasi's style, for a brother or sister.
