Asantewaa
A girl's name of Akan origin with 6 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Asantewaa currently holds position #13621. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
With records spanning 2024 to 2024, Asantewaa has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
In the most recent SSA release, Asantewaa ranks #13621 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Asantewaa is a girl's baby name of Akan origin from Ghana, meaning 'brave woman' or connected to the Asante word for courage and endurance. Yaa Asantewaa, the legendary Queen Mother of Ejisu, led the Asante resistance against British colonialism in 1900 — one of the greatest female military leaders in African history.
A name of extraordinary historical power, Asantewaa is for families who want to give their daughter the legacy of a woman who chose to fight when others would not.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Asantewaa is rooted in the Akan tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2024 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Asantewaa’s rarity (6 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Asantewaa has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2024.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | #13621 | — |
The Story of Asantewaa
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Asantewaa is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Asantewaa are most likely born between 2024 and 2024.
How rare is Asantewaa?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Asantewaa — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2024, peaked in the 2020s with 6 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2024–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #13621 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2024–2024