Aba vs Welby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aba

Boy #30,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Thursday"

Origin: Akan / Fante

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African Akan Fante

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,013
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aba Rank #30,013
Welby Rank #30,196

Aba is more popular, ranked #30013 vs #30196 for Welby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aba ___

  • Aba Kofi
  • Aba Kwame
  • Aba Mensah
  • Aba Asante
  • Aba Boateng

Welby ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aba

Kofi Abena Kwame Akua Yaw

If you choose Welby

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aba or Welby more popular?

Aba is more popular, ranked #30013 compared to Welby at #30196 in the United States.

What do Aba and Welby mean?

Aba means "born on Thursday" (Akan / Fante origin).

Are Aba and Welby boy or girl names?

Aba is primarily a boy name. Welby is primarily a boy name.

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