Born on Saturday
Quame is a variant of Kwame, a traditional day name from the Akan people of Ghana. It is traditionally given to boys born on a Saturday. The Akan naming system reflects the day of the week a child is born, which is believed to influence their character and destiny.
Less common today
Quame isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,859 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
First President of Ghana and pan-African leader
Newbery Medal-winning poet and children's author
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Former Mayor of Detroit
