Born on Thursday
Nanayaa is a traditional day name from the Akan people of Ghana. It is specifically given to females born on a Thursday, reflecting the cultural belief that the day of birth influences a person's character and destiny.
Less common today
Nanayaa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,713 in 2025.
Queen Mother of Ejisu who led the War of the Golden Stool against British colonialism
Ghanaian singer-songwriter and daughter of Pat Thomas
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).