Kwasi

Kwasi is a boy's name of African origin meaning “Sunday.” In 2024 it was given to 7 boys in the United States.

Kwasi at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
African
Meaning
“Sunday”

About the name Kwasi

Kwasi belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “Sunday” — 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, Kwasi first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1528 in 1977, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 703 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kwasi in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#1528 in 1977
Peak year
1977
Babies named Kwasi in 2024
7
Total since 1880
703

Kwasi in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1732 in 2004
Babies named Kwasi in 2025
3
Total since 1996
67

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kwasi mean?

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

Is Kwasi a boy or girl name?

Kwasi is a boy name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kwasi?

Kwasi comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Kwasi?

Kwasi first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #1528 in 1977, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

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