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Kwasi

♂ Boy

Pronounced KWAH-see /ˈkwɑ.si/Medium

Meaning: From the Akan (Ghana) day-naming tradition, Kwasi is the name for a boy born on Sunday (linked to the sun/the supreme being)Medium

In 30 seconds: Born on Sunday: Kwasi is an Akan day-name for a boy. Warm and meaningful (said 'KWAH-see').
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Origin MediumAkan, Ghanaian
MeaningFrom the Akan (Ghana) day-naming tradition, Kwasi is the name for a boy born on Sunday (linked to the sun/the supreme being)
U.S. rank (2025)#11433 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 709

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719702025

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

Kwasi comes from the Akan (Ghana) day-naming tradition; it is the name for a boy born on Sunday. A warm, meaningful name (said 'KWAH-see').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Ghanaian families. Rare, born-on-Sunday at the root, and meaningful.

Did you know? Kwasi is the Akan (Ghana) day-name for a boy born on Sunday (linked to the sun and the supreme being) — a warm, meaningful name (said 'KWAH-see').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Kwasi — Akan day-name; Sunday-born

Variations

KwesiAkwasi

Nicknames

Kwa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kwasi mean?

Kwasi is an Akan (Ghana) day-name for a boy born on Sunday.

How do you pronounce Kwasi?

It's said KWAH-see /ˈkwɑ.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kwasi a boy or girl name?

Kwasi is a boy's name (its female counterpart is Akosua).

How popular is Kwasi?

Kwasi is a very rare name in the U.S.

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