Afua vs Aki

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Afua

Girl #28,135 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Friday"

Origin: Akan (Twi)

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African Akan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,135
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Afi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Afua Rank #28,135
Aki Rank #6,161

Aki is more popular, ranked #6161 vs #28135 for Afua.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Afua ___

  • Afua Ama
  • Afua Yaa
  • Afua Abena
  • Afua Akosua
  • Afua Grace
  • Afua Adwoa

Aki ___

  • Aki James
  • Aki Lee
  • Aki Thomas
  • Aki Ren
  • Aki Kai

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Afua

Akua Ama Abena Adwoa Kofi

If you choose Aki

Kai Ren Hana Mio Sora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Afua or Aki more popular?

Aki is more popular, ranked #6161 compared to Afua at #28135 in the United States.

What do Afua and Aki mean?

Afua means "born on Friday" (Akan (Twi) origin). Aki means "autumn" (Japanese 秋 origin).

Are Afua and Aki boy or girl names?

Afua is primarily a girl name. Aki is primarily a boy name.

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