BoyHausa origin

Sekou: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Learned one, a name of scholarly achievement and wisdom.

Origin
Hausa
Syllables
2
Current rank
#5363
Peak
#1449 in 1972

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: #416719701980: #322419801990: #531419902000: #361920002005: #322320052010: #464820102015: #502320152020: #53632020#1#5363

What Sekou Means

Sekou is a boy name of Hausa origin. Learned one, a name of scholarly achievement and wisdom.

How Popular Sekou Is

Sekou currently ranks #5363 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1449 in 1972. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Sekou

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

Names Like Sekou

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

Sibling Names for Sekou

Hausa names that pair well as a brother or sister to Sekou.

Questions About Sekou

What does Sekou mean?

Sekou is a boy name of Hausa origin. Learned one, a name of scholarly achievement and wisdom.

How popular is Sekou?

Sekou currently ranks #5363 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1449 in 1972. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Sekou come from?

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

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