Afua
girl nameAfua entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #6867 in 1990, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
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rank today
#6867
peak (1990)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7471 |
| 1980s | #9608 |
| 1990s | #9237 |
| 2000s | #11966 |
| 2010s | #15011 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Afua are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Afua alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Afua in 2025?
- Afua is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Afua most popular?
- Afua peaked in 1990, reaching #6867 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Afua with classmates?
- Afua will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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