Quanah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
83% Masculine / 17% Feminine
Meaning:
Quanah means 'fragrant' or 'sweet-smelling' in the Comanche language.
Meaning of the Name Quanah
Quanah is a Native American name of Comanche origin. It comes from the Comanche word 'kwana', meaning 'fragrant' or 'sweet-smelling'. The name is associated with Quanah Parker, a prominent leader of the Comanche tribe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Quanah Parker was known for his efforts to promote peace between Native Americans and settlers in Texas.
Popularity of the Name Quanah
The popularity for the name Quanah peaked in popularity in the year 1976 with 12 births, which ranked number 7,999 out of 15,853 unique names for that year. Quanah had the most female births in 1975 with 10, which ranked number 5,514 out of 10,616 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1976 with 12, which ranked number 3,094 out of 6,494 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Quanah
- 20 Year Trend of Quanah: -100.00%
Popularity of Quanah by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Quanah. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Quanah in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Quanah is a great pick!
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