Akua
Every Akua since 1971 — 554 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Akua
Akua is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,134 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 554 American babies have been named Akua. Its peak came in 1978, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Akua stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Akua year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,134 |
| 2024 | 11 | #8,961 |
| 2023 | 6 | #13,528 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,268 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,140 |
| 2019 | 6 | #13,886 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,636 |
| 2017 | 9 | #10,728 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,248 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16,529 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,009 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,051 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,300 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,211 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,507 |
| 2009 | 5 | #17,394 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12,620 |
| 2007 | 10 | #10,846 |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,456 |
| 2005 | 9 | #10,947 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,087 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,013 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,283 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,058 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,174 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,651 |
| 1990 | 10 | #7,887 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,574 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,326 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,165 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Akua in 2025?
Akua ranked #10,134 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Akua?
554 babies have been named Akua in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Akua most popular?
Akua peaked in 1978, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Akua a boy or girl name?
Akua is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Akua rising or falling?
Akua is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.