Kwami is a unisex given name of African origin, particularly prevalent among the Akan people of Ghana and the Ewe people of Togo, Benin, and Ghana. The name is derived from the word "kwan" in the Twi language, which means "born on Saturday". Traditionally, children born on this day were named Kwami as it was believed to bring good fortune. In some cultures, the name is also associated with the belief that the child will grow into a wise and noble person.
The name Kwami experienced a notable surge from 1994 to 1996, with the highest number of births recorded during these years. Despite this peak, there has been a significant decrease in its popularity in recent times, as indicated by the single birth registered in 2020. Overall, since 1975, Kwami has seen a total of 39 births across the specified periods.