Born on Sunday
Akosua is a traditional day name from the Akan people of Ghana. It is specifically given to female children born on a Sunday, reflecting the cultural importance of the day of the week in Akan naming customs.
Less common today
Akosua isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,341 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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