Akua
2 countries#10107 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Akua was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
554 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #10107 · peaked in 1978 with 16 births
Most common in: New York, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
111 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #3961 · peaked in 2007 with 10 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
111 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2007 with 10 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Akua’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #10921 | — |
| 2006 | #11417 | ↓496 |
| 2007 | #10818 | ↑599 |
| 2008 | #12579 | ↓1761 |
| 2009 | #17294 | ↓4715 |
| 2010 | #13448 | ↑3846 |
| 2011 | #12153 | ↑1295 |
| 2012 | #11257 | ↑896 |
| 2013 | #11000 | ↑257 |
| 2014 | #10955 | ↑45 |
| 2015 | #16419 | ↓5464 |
| 2016 | #7230 | ↑9189 |
| 2017 | #10689 | ↓3459 |
| 2018 | #8617 | ↑2072 |
| 2019 | #13799 | ↓5182 |
| 2020 | #11090 | ↑2709 |
| 2022 | #11231 | ↓141 |
| 2023 | #13462 | ↓2231 |
| 2024 | #8946 | ↑4516 |
| 2025 | #10107 | ↓1161 |
Frequently asked questions about Akua
Is Akua a popular name?
Yes — Akua currently ranks #10107 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Akua more common for boys or girls?
Akua is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Akua most popular?
Akua peaked in 1978 in United States, with 16 recorded births that year.
Is Akua rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Akua’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5543 in 1971 to #10107 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Akua?
At least 665 babies have been recorded with the name Akua across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Akua popular in more than one country?
Yes — Akua appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Akua?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Akua include Akiyah, Akyra.
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