Kwame is a boy's name of Swahili (East Africa) origin meaning “Kwame means 'born on a Saturday'. It ties into the cultural practice of naming children after the day of the week they are born..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include K, Kwam. As of 2026, Kwame ranks #888 among boys' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #509 in 1990.
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kwah-meh
Phonetic spelling
Currently #888 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Kwame means “Kwame means 'born on a Saturday'. It ties into the cultural practice of naming children after the day of the week they are born..” It is a boy's name of Swahili (East Africa) origin.
Kwame is pronounced kwah-meh.
Kwame is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Kwame currently ranks #888 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Kwame include K, Kwam.
Middle names that pair well with Kwame include Kwame Obi, Kwame Kendari, Kwame Juma.
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