Afua

Q: What is the origin of Afua?

Afua is of Akan origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Afua?

According to the latest SSA data, Afua is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Afua a girl name?

Afua is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Born on Friday"

Afua is an Akan day name for females born on Friday, widely used in Ghana and among Akan-speaking communities.

Themes:akandaynamefridayghana

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Afua

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Afua did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Afua Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Afua.

6 ideas

afuy

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afua

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afuaie

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afuay

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afuao

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Baby Name Lists That Include Afua

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Afua mean?

Afua means "Born on Friday". Afua is an Akan day name for females born on Friday, widely used in Ghana and among Akan-speaking communities.

What is the origin of Afua?

Afua is of Akan origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Afua?

According to the latest SSA data, Afua is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Afua a girl name?

Afua is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Afua?

Popular nicknames for Afua include afuy, afua, af, afuaie, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Afua?

There are many names similar to Afua in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginAkan, Ghanaian

Syllables2

Length4 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withA

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Asante Ashanti Ashante Gyasi Kwame

Sisters

Ashanti Ashante Abena Amma Akua

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