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Oheneba

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-heh-NEH-bah /ˌoʊ.hɛˈnɛ.bɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Akan (Ghana) Oheneba — ohene, 'a king/chief', + ba, 'a child', hence 'a prince; a child of the king'Low

In 30 seconds: A prince; a child of the king: Oheneba is Akan. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'oh-heh-NEH-bah').
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Origin LowAfrican, Akan
MeaningFrom the Akan (Ghana) Oheneba — ohene, 'a king/chief', + ba, 'a child', hence 'a prince; a child of the king'
U.S. rank (2024)#8760 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 23

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420172024

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

Oheneba comes from the Akan (Ghana) Oheneba — ohene, 'a king/chief', + ba, 'a child', hence 'a prince; a child of the king'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'oh-heh-NEH-bah').

In the U.S. it appears in Ghanaian families. Rare, a-prince at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Oheneba joins the Akan ohene, 'a king/chief', and ba, 'a child', hence 'a prince; a child of the king' — a lyrical, classic name (said 'oh-heh-NEH-bah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Oheneba — Akan etymology

Variations

OhemaaOheneban

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oheneba mean?

Oheneba is Akan (Ghana) for 'a prince; a child of the king' (ohene, 'a king', + ba, 'a child').

How do you pronounce Oheneba?

It's said oh-heh-NEH-bah /ˌoʊ.hɛˈnɛ.bɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Oheneba a boy or girl name?

Oheneba is a boy's name.

How popular is Oheneba?

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

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