Konyae
A feminine Korean name meaning "many-faceted beauty".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Konyae. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Konyae today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Konyae births was 2004 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Konyae. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Konyae. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2004
8 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#8,591
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Konyae: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Konyae by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Konyae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Konyae
The name Konyae has its origins in ancient Ghana, specifically among the Akan people of the Ivory Coast region. It is derived from the Akan word "konye," which means "born on Monday." In the Akan culture, children were traditionally named based on the day of the week they were born, with Konyae being reserved for those born on Mondays.
Konyae is believed to have been in use as a name since at least the 13th century, during the height of the Akan Empire in West Africa. The earliest known written record of the name appears in an ancient Akan text from the 14th century, which mentions a chief named Konyae who ruled over a small village near present-day Abidjan.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Konyae was a renowned Akan warrior and military strategist from the 16th century. Konyae the Valiant, as he was known, played a pivotal role in defending the Akan lands from invading forces and is credited with several crucial victories that helped preserve the empire's sovereignty.
In the 18th century, a famous Akan poet and storyteller named Konyae Ananse became widely celebrated for his captivating tales and witty wordplay. His works were passed down orally for generations and helped to keep the Akan oral tradition alive during a period of cultural upheaval and colonization.
Another notable individual with the name was Konyae Nkrumah, a prominent Ghanaian politician and activist who played a key role in the country's independence movement in the mid-20th century. Nkrumah, who lived from 1909 to 1972, served as the first prime minister and president of independent Ghana and was a leading figure in the Pan-African movement.
In more recent times, the name Konyae has been carried on by several accomplished individuals, including Konyae Quartey, a renowned Ghanaian sculptor and artist whose works have been exhibited internationally, and Konyae Mensah, a celebrated Ghanaian writer and academic who has received numerous awards for her contributions to literature and education.
While the name Konyae has its roots in the Akan culture of West Africa, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly among those with African ancestry. However, its rich historical significance and connection to the Akan people remain an integral part of its meaning and cultural identity.
People
Konyae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Konyae as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Konyae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Konyae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Konyae going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Konyae a common name?
We classify Konyae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Konyae most popular?
The single biggest year for Konyae was 2004, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Konyae is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Konyae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Konyae a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Konyae in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Konyae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Konyae in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Konyae can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Konyae?
Want to know how many Americans are named Konyae? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.