Rising since 2015, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Kojo since 1971
Babies named Kojo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1999, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kojo's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 93 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Kojo is an Akan day name meaning "born on Monday." It was first recorded in U.S. data in 1971, and has seen a rising trend since 2015, reaching its peak popularity in 2022. In 2025, approximately 1 in 155,280 boys received the name. The name reflects a deep cultural tradition from Ghana, where day names are given based on the day of birth, each with its own meaning and spiritual attributes. Among Akan people, these names are not merely labels but carry social and religious significance. Kojo has been used widely in West Africa and among the African diaspora, and its steady increase in the United States mirrors a growing appreciation for names with cultural roots. While no state stands out as a top location for Kojo, its trajectory suggests continued growth as families seek distinctive names with meaningful heritage.
Kojo is an Akan name from Ghana, given to a male child born on Monday. In Akan culture, day names reflect the day of birth and carry spiritual significance. The name has been adopted across West Africa and among the diaspora, and is sometimes spelled with variants like Cudjoe or Kodwo. Its use in English-speaking countries has grown modestly as part of a broader interest in African heritage names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ko, Jo
Variants: Cudjoe, Kodwo, Kwadwo
Sibling names for Kojo
Names that share Kojo's style, for a brother or sister.
