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Ohemaa

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Pronounced oh-heh-MAH /oʊ.hɛˈmɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Akan (Ghana) ohemaa, 'a queen; a queen mother' (the female ruler/co-ruler in Akan tradition)Medium

In 30 seconds: A queen; a queen mother: Ohemaa is Akan for 'a queen'. Regal, cultural, and warm (said 'oh-heh-MAH').
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Origin MediumAkan
MeaningFrom the Akan (Ghana) ohemaa, 'a queen; a queen mother' (the female ruler/co-ruler in Akan tradition)
U.S. rank (2024)#6315 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 122

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420062024

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

Ohemaa comes from the Akan (Ghana) ohemaa, 'a queen; a queen mother' — in Akan tradition the ohemaa is a powerful female leader, often the king's co-ruler who selects and advises the chief. A regal, cultural Ghanaian name (said 'oh-heh-MAH'; nickname Hemaa).

In the U.S. it appears in Ghanaian families. Rare, a-queen-and-queen-mother at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Ohemaa means 'a queen; a queen mother' in Akan (Ghana) — the powerful female ruler or co-ruler in Akan tradition — a regal, cultural name (said 'oh-heh-MAH').
Overall data confidence 62%
Akan references — Ohemaa — etymology

Variations

OhemaHemaa

Nicknames

Hemaa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ohemaa mean?

Ohemaa is Akan (Ghana) for 'a queen; a queen mother'.

How do you pronounce Ohemaa?

It's said oh-heh-MAH /oʊ.hɛˈmɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Ohemaa a boy or girl name?

Ohemaa is a girl's name.

How popular is Ohemaa?

Ohemaa is a rare name in the U.S.

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