Kofi vs Yeni

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kofi

Boy #3,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Friday"

Origin: Akan

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,640
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Yeni

Girl #60,405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"new, fresh"

Origin: Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish Spanish Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#60,405
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Yen

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kofi Rank #3,640
Yeni Rank #60,405

Kofi is more popular, ranked #3640 vs #60405 for Yeni.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kofi ___

  • Kofi James
  • Kofi Emmanuel
  • Kofi Alexander
  • Kofi Michael
  • Kofi David
  • Kofi Asante

Yeni ___

  • Yeni Maria
  • Yeni Sofia
  • Yeni Elena
  • Yeni Luz
  • Yeni Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kofi

Kwame Ama Esi Akua Kojo

If you choose Yeni

Aylin Selin Ceren Luna Lina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kofi or Yeni more popular?

Kofi is more popular, ranked #3640 compared to Yeni at #60405 in the United States.

What do Kofi and Yeni mean?

Kofi means "born on Friday" (Akan origin). Yeni means "new, fresh" (Turkish origin).

Are Kofi and Yeni boy or girl names?

Kofi is primarily a boy name. Yeni is primarily a girl name.

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