Akosua
Every Akosua since 1974 — 362 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Akosua
Akosua is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,984 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 362 American babies have been named Akosua. Its peak came in 2003, when 15 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Akosua stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Akosua year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #11,984 |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,547 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,283 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,701 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,547 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,577 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,508 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,588 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,338 |
| 2015 | 9 | #10,915 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,008 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,212 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,245 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,209 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,506 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,001 |
| 2008 | 5 | #17,619 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,111 |
| 2006 | 7 | #13,652 |
| 2005 | 6 | #14,564 |
| 2004 | 8 | #11,660 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,217 |
| 2002 | 6 | #13,646 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,057 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,101 |
| 1995 | 6 | #11,819 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,001 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,186 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,080 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Akosua in 2025?
Akosua ranked #11,984 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Akosua?
362 babies have been named Akosua in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Akosua most popular?
Akosua peaked in 2003, when 15 newborns received the name.
Is Akosua a boy or girl name?
Akosua is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Akosua rising or falling?
Akosua is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.