Born on Saturday
In the Akan culture of Ghana, children are traditionally named based on the day of the week they are born. Ama is the specific name given to females born on a Saturday. It is a simple yet culturally rich name that has gained some international recognition.
Less common today
Ama isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,169 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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