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Aseda

♀ Girl

Pronounced ah-SEH-dah /ɑːˈsɛ.dɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Akan (Ghana), aseda, 'thanksgiving; gratitude; thanks (to God).' A heartfelt West African virtue name.Low

In 30 seconds: A heartfelt Ghanaian name: Aseda means 'thanksgiving; gratitude' (said 'ah-SEH-dah'). Warm and grateful.
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Origin MediumAkan
MeaningFrom the Akan (Ghana), aseda, 'thanksgiving; gratitude; thanks (to God).' A heartfelt West African virtue name.
U.S. rank (2025)#15204 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 70

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aseda comes from the Akan of Ghana, aseda, 'thanksgiving; gratitude.' It reads heartfelt and joyful — a West African virtue name, rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-SEH-dah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Ghanaian families. Rare, grateful, and warm.

Did you know? Aseda is an Akan (Ghanaian) name meaning 'thanksgiving; gratitude to God' — a warm virtue name that names a family's thankfulness (said 'ah-SEH-dah').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Aseda — Akan 'thanksgiving; gratitude'; Ghanaian

Variations

AsedahAseedaAsida

Nicknames

AseSeda

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aseda mean?

Aseda is Akan (Ghanaian) for 'thanksgiving; gratitude; thanks to God.'

How do you pronounce Aseda?

It's said ah-SEH-dah /ɑːˈsɛ.dɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aseda a boy or girl name?

Aseda is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Aseda?

Aseda is a rare name in the U.S.

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