Holding steady, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Ohemaa since 2006
Babies named Ohemaa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Ohemaa entered U.S. records in 2006 and has remained very infrequent, with its highest ranking at 7,885 in 2025. Approximately 1 in every 123,636 newborn girls receives the name, reflecting its niche within the Ghanaian diaspora. The name's trajectory is stable, neither rising sharply nor declining. It has not appeared in any U.S. top state rankings, consistent with its overall rarity. As a direct title of female royalty in Akan culture, Ohemaa carries strong cultural significance for families with West African heritage.
Ohemaa is a feminine title and name from the Akan people of Ghana, specifically from the Twi dialect. It is composed of o- (female prefix) and hemaa (queen, female ruler). Historically, the Ohemaa was a powerful female chief or queen mother in Akan states. As a given name, it has appeared in the United States only since the mid-2000s, brought by Ghanaian diaspora families.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ohema
Sibling names for Ohemaa
Names that share Ohemaa's style, for a brother or sister.
