Born on Wednesday
In the Akan culture of Ghana, children are traditionally named after the day of the week on which they were born. Akua is the specific name given to females born on Wednesday, associated with the deity Akua and the character trait of being a champion or protector.
Less common today
Akua isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,297 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American civil rights activist and former Black Panther
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