Boy Name

Kofi

"Born on Friday"

Ranked #3641 for boys

About the Name Kofi

Meaning

Born on Friday

Origin

Akan/West African

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#3641

Kofi is a boy name of Akan/West African origin. The name means "Born on Friday" and Currently ranked #3641 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with K or explore other Akan/West African names.

Popularity Over Time

1950

1960

#169

1970

#193

1980

#259

1990

#390

2000

#304

2010

#201

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Kofi

KA Kofi Annan (UN Secretary-General)
KS Kofi Siriboe (actor/model)

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Kwame

Boy

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Kojo

Boy

Born on Monday. Akan naming tradition assigning days of birth to specific names.

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Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 4
Starts with: K
Origin: Akan/West African