GirlAkan origin

Abena: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Means born on Tuesday, a name rooted in the day of arrival.

Origin
Akan
Syllables
3
Current rank
#13335
Peak
#3481 in 1973

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1971: #662019711980: #554119801990: #788419902000: #680820002005: #624420052010: #751020102015: #843920152020: #133352020#1#13335

What Abena Means

Abena is a girl name of Akan origin. Means born on Tuesday, a name rooted in the day of arrival.

How Popular Abena Is

Abena currently ranks #13335 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3481 in 1973. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Abena

  • Abena is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.

Names Like Abena

Other Akan names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Abena

Akan names that pair well as a brother or sister to Abena.

Questions About Abena

What does Abena mean?

Abena is a girl name of Akan origin. Means born on Tuesday, a name rooted in the day of arrival.

How popular is Abena?

Abena currently ranks #13335 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3481 in 1973. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Abena come from?

Abena comes from Akan roots. Abena is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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