Maame

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Pronounced MAH-may /ˈmɑː.meɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Akan (Ghanaian) Maame, 'mother; lady' — a warm term of respect and endearment used across Ghana. A name of dignity and affection.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Akan name: Maame means 'mother; lady' (said 'MAH-may'). Dignified, affectionate, and rare.

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Origin MediumAkan

MeaningFrom the Akan (Ghanaian) Maame, 'mother; lady' — a warm term of respect and endearment used across Ghana. A name of dignity and affection.

U.S. rank (2024)#11702 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 176

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Maame comes from the Akan of Ghana, 'mother; lady,' a name of respect and warmth. It reads dignified and affectionate — rare in the U.S., rich in West African heritage (said 'MAH-may').

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

Did you know? Maame is Akan (Ghanaian) for 'mother; lady' — a warm term of respect and endearment used across Ghana, carrying dignity and affection (said 'MAH-may').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Maame — Akan/Ghanaian 'mother; lady'

Variations

MaamaMaameiMame

Nicknames

MaaMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maame mean?

Maame is Akan (Ghanaian) for 'mother; lady' — a term of respect and endearment.

How do you pronounce Maame?

It's said MAH-may /ˈmɑː.meɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maame a boy or girl name?

Maame is a girl's name.

How popular is Maame?

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