The nameKofi
Kofi is a Ghanaian day name, given to boys born on a Friday.
- Boy's name
- Akan
Meaning
In the Akan tradition of Ghana, Kofi is the name of a boy born on Friday.
Origin
Akan, Ghana.
History
In England and Wales Kofi reached 452nd place in 1998 and was 1796th in 2025.
Did you know?
- Kofi Annan, Secretary General of the United Nations, shared the Nobel Peace Prize with the UN in 2001.
Famous people named Kofi
- Kofi Annan, UN secretary general
- Kofi Kingston, wrestler
Popularity of the name Kofi
Kofi in the United States
Kofi was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 390 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Kofi. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Kofi in the United States were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 40 births a year on average, against 34 in the five years before.
Kofi in the United Kingdom
Kofi was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 329 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Kofi. Half of all babies named Kofi in the United Kingdom were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
Sibling names for Kofi
Names from the same generation as Kofi, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kofi mean?
In the Akan tradition of Ghana, Kofi is the name of a boy born on Friday.
What is the origin of the name Kofi?
Akan, Ghana.
Is Kofi a girl's or a boy's name?
Kofi is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Kofi?
In 2024, Kofi was the 3627th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 31 births.
What are good sibling names for Kofi?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Wilma, Jeanne, Aissatou and Ursula for a sister, Adil, Augusto, Rashid and Gaspar for a brother.
Who are famous people named Kofi?
Kofi Annan, UN secretary general; Kofi Kingston, wrestler.