Osei

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-SAY /oʊˈseɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Akan (Ghana) Osei, 'noble; honourable' — a name of dignity borne by several Ashanti kings. Honored and strong.Low

In 30 seconds: An Akan name of dignity: Osei means 'noble; honourable' (said 'oh-SAY'). Honored and strong.

Origin MediumAkan

MeaningFrom the Akan (Ghana) Osei, 'noble; honourable' — a name of dignity borne by several Ashanti kings. Honored and strong.

U.S. rank (2023)#8738 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1981

Total births (all-time)≈ 233

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Osei is an Akan name, 'noble; honourable,' carried by Ashanti kings. It is noted here respectfully — rare in the U.S. (said 'oh-SAY').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Ghanaian families. Rare, honored, and strong.

Did you know? Osei is Akan (Ghana) for 'noble; honourable' — a name of dignity borne by several Ashanti kings (said 'oh-SAY').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Osei — Akan 'noble; honourable'; Ashanti kings

OseyOseihOsee

OseSei

Kwame— a like Akan name

Kofi— a like Akan name

Kwabena— a like Akan name

Yaw— a like Akan name

What does the name Osei mean?

Osei is Akan (Ghana) for 'noble; honourable,' a name borne by several Ashanti kings.

How do you pronounce Osei?

It's said oh-SAY /oʊˈseɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Osei a boy or girl name?

Osei is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Osei?

Osei is rare in the U.S.