Kweisi
A boy's name of African origin with 49 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Kweisi, you're looking at a name that fewer than 49 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, approachable ending gives Kweisi a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
Kweisi is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Kweisi is a boy's baby name of African origin, specifically from the Akan people of Ghana, where day names are traditionally given to children based on their birth day. Kweisi (also spelled Kwesi) is the day name for boys born on Sunday, derived from a tradition of naming that goes back centuries in West African culture.
The name gained wider recognition through Kweisi Mfume, the prominent American politician and civil rights leader. For families with Ghanaian heritage or those drawn to meaningful day-name traditions, Kweisi is a name with genuine cultural roots and a strong, memorable sound.
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In the American context, Kweisi is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1994–2000). Its African roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 49 total births, Kweisi exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kweisi has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1994.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 44 | — |
The Story of Kweisi
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1997, Kweisi is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Kweisi are most likely born between 1994 and 2000.
How rare is Kweisi?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kweisi is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1994, peaked in the 1990s with 44 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Kweisi by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 1994–2000)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | #11416 |
| 1998 | 5 | #10577 |
| 1997 | 13 | #4835 |
| 1996 | 12 | #5058 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7444 |
| 1994 | 7 | #7419 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1994–2000