Quamae
An uncommon Native American name potentially meaning "blooming flower".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Quamae. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quamae today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quamae births was 2002 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quamae. 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 Quamae. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2002
6 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,113
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Quamae: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quamae 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 Quamae 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 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Quamae
The name Quamae is an exceedingly rare given name with elusive origins. It appears to be derived from an obscure West African dialect, though the specific language and meaning behind the name remain uncertain. Some records suggest it may have roots in a regional variation of the Akan language spoken in parts of modern-day Ghana and Ivory Coast. However, concrete historical references are scant.
The earliest known use of the name Quamae dates back to the late 17th century, where it is briefly mentioned in the personal journal of a Dutch merchant sailor who encountered a young woman by that name during his travels along the Gulf of Guinea. Unfortunately, no additional context or details were provided regarding the individual or the cultural significance of her name.
In the centuries that followed, instances of the name Quamae appeared sporadically in various historical records, though often with limited accompanying information. One notable example is Quamae Koomson, a respected elder and oral historian from the Ashanti Kingdom in present-day Ghana, whose birth is estimated to have occurred around 1790. Koomson played a crucial role in preserving the kingdom's rich cultural traditions and folklore during a period of profound political upheaval.
Another figure bearing the name was Quamae Adjei, a 19th-century trader and entrepreneur from the Fante people of modern-day Ghana. Adjei established a successful business empire spanning multiple coastal settlements, becoming a prominent figure in the region's economic landscape during the late 1800s.
In more recent times, Quamae Duah, born in 1932, gained recognition as a pioneering Ghanaian writer and activist. Her works, which often explored themes of cultural identity and gender equality, played a significant role in shaping the literary landscape of post-independence Ghana.
Lastly, Quamae Amissah, born in 1965, is a renowned Ghanaian sculptor whose intricate works have been exhibited internationally and are celebrated for their fusion of traditional African motifs with contemporary techniques.
While the name Quamae remains exceedingly rare on a global scale, its scattered appearances throughout history suggest a rich, albeit obscured, cultural lineage rooted in the diverse ethnic tapestry of West Africa. As with many ancient names, the true origins and meanings behind Quamae may forever remain shrouded in mystery, a testament to the ever-evolving nature of language and cultural traditions.
People
Quamae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quamae as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Quamae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quamae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quamae 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Quamae a common name?
We classify Quamae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quamae most popular?
The single biggest year for Quamae was 2002, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quamae is about 20 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 Quamae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quamae a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quamae 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 Quamae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quamae 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 Quamae 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 called Quamae?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.