Adwoa

Adwoa is a girl's name of African origin meaning “peace.” In 2024 it was given to 9 girls in the United States.

Adwoa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
African
Meaning
“peace”

About the name Adwoa

Adwoa belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “peace” — is the sense carried by its African roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Adwoa first appears in Social Security records in 1977. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6960 in 1989, and in 2024 9 babies received the name — 221 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Adwoa in US records

First recorded (US)
1977
Best US rank
#6960 in 1989
Peak year
1989
Babies named Adwoa in 2024
9
Total since 1880
221

Adwoa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2868 in 2002
Babies named Adwoa in 2025
5
Total since 1996
108

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Adwoa mean?

Adwoa means “peace” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Adwoa a boy or girl name?

Adwoa is a girl name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Adwoa?

Adwoa comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Adwoa?

Adwoa first appears in US records in 1977. Its best-ever ranking was #6960 in 1989, and 9 babies were given the name in 2024.

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