BoyAkan origin

Kofi: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Born on Friday, a day-name of peaceful arrival and quiet strength.

Origin
Akan
Syllables
2
Current rank
#3144
Peak
#1995 in 1978

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

Popularity over time

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

1970: #258119701980: #267519801990: #283219902000: #265420002005: #282520052010: #494720102015: #383020152020: #31442020#1#4947

What Kofi Means

Kofi is a boy name of Akan origin. Born on Friday, a day-name of peaceful arrival and quiet strength.

How Popular Kofi Is

Kofi currently ranks #3144 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1995 in 1978. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Kofi

  • Kofi is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • It's recognized and loved across many cultures worldwide.

Names Like Kofi

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

Sibling Names for Kofi

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

Questions About Kofi

What does Kofi mean?

Kofi is a boy name of Akan origin. Born on Friday, a day-name of peaceful arrival and quiet strength.

How popular is Kofi?

Kofi currently ranks #3144 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1995 in 1978. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Kofi come from?

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

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