Yaa is a unique and captivating female name of Akan origin, predominantly used among Ghanaian and other West African cultures. It translates to 'born on Thursday' in the Akan language Twi, reflecting the significance of days of birth in Akan naming traditions.
The name Yaa experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with notable peaks in recent decades. The highest number of births recorded was 13 in 2005, and the second-highest was 12 in both 2007 and 2018. However, there are also several years where fewer than 6 babies were named Yaa, indicating periods of lower popularity for the name. Overall, since 1978, there have been a total of 262 births registered with the name Yaa.