Born on Thursday
Akyia is a variant of Akua, a name from the Akan people of Ghana. It is part of the traditional day-naming system, specifically designated for females born on a Thursday. In this cultural context, children are believed to embody the characteristics associated with the day of their birth.
Less common today
Akyia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,217 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
