At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2003 (#7,831)
- Babies in 2003
- 8 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #5,521 in 1991
- First recorded
- 1986
Meaning of Quame
Quame is a warm, vibrant Ghanaian name rooted in the Akan day-name tradition, bestowed on boys born on a Saturday. Pronounced KWAH-may, it bounces off the tongue like a playful drumbeat at dawn. The name carries echoes of leadership and bright visions, honoring icons such as Kwame Nkrumah and his dream for a free nation. Families who choose Quame weave a thread of strong community spirit and sprinkle in a touch of Latin sabor y alegría. Full of promise and possibilities, Quame invites every child to dance through life con corazón, embrace their roots, and shine like the morning sun.
How to pronounce Quame
Ghanaian
- Pronounced KWAH-may /kwɑːmeɪ/
Popularity of Quame in the U.S.
Quame was last recorded in the U.S. in 2003, ranked #7,831 with 8 babies. It peaked at #5,521 in 1991. It first appears in the records in 1986.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1986–2003 9 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 8 | 7,831 | ▲ 625 |
| 2002 | 7 | 8,456 | ▼ 2,443 |
| 2001 | 11 | 6,013 | ▲ 1,403 |
| 2000 | 8 | 7,416 | back (not recorded in 1999) |
| 1998 | 5 | 9,631 | back (not recorded in 1994–1997) |
| 1993 | 5 | 8,700 | ▼ 2,030 |
| 1992 | 7 | 6,670 | ▼ 1,149 |
| 1991 | 9 | 5,521 | back (not recorded in 1987–1990) |
| 1986 | 5 | 6,721 | new |
Notable people named Quame
- Quame Holder is a Trinidadian footballer currently without a club.