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.
About 9 girls were named Akua in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American civil rights activist and former Black Panther
Ghanaian journalist and former Member of Parliament
British journalist and founder of The British Blacklist
